Channel Creation (Window)
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    Article summary

    You can create and edit channels on these pages to help organize communications with your customers. On each page, you have the option to go to the next or previous page. Simply select the relevant button in the bottom right-hand corner. 

    Info

    On this page, you add the basic information for the channel. The required information varies based on the channel type. A Name and Description are required for all channels. Mobile Messaging, Instant Messaging, and Direct Mail all additionally require a provider, while Mobile Applications require a platform.

    Channel 

    Required

    Options

    App

    Platform

    iOS

    Android

    SMS





    Provider





    infobip

    RDCOM

    Sinch

    MITTO

    PUREBROS

    Web

    n/a

    n/a

    Configure

    Now you can configure the Channel you have created. The information you need to provide here also vary based on the chosen channel.

    Channel

    Field 

    Description

    App

    Credentials

    You need to provide a key here:

    • Android- FCM

    • iOS - App Store id and Bundle id

    Environment

    You need to select whether the channel is in production or development.

    Sounds

    Select if there is a sound name for this channel.

    Buttons

    Here you can configure localized button sets. These allow you to translate buttons for notifications sent to your customers. Please see below for instructions on how to create localized buttons.

    Features

    Select if this channel uses InApp Messaging and/or Push Notifications.

    SMS

    SMS-MT

    Select this if the message is mobile originated.

    SMS-MO

    Select this if the message is mobile terminated.

    Web

    Information

    Add a name and the description of your website channel.

    Credentials

    Provide mandatory FCM API Key.

    Certificate (Mobile Application - iOS only)

    If you are creating an iOS-based Mobile Application channel, you need to upload your certificate and enter the relevant password. 

    Summary

    This page provides a summary of all the information you have provided in the previous screens. If the information is complete and correct, you may Activate the channel. If you are missing some information or need to work on something else, you can save and close the Channel Creation at any point in the process, using the buttons in the upper right-hand corner. 


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