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Create a Channel

A channel is a collection of videos, images and/or audio files that is created by an owner, and managed by the owner and any delegated managers.

  1. Click the button that says your name in the upper right corner.
  2. Click My Channels from the list.
  3. Click the Create Channel button.
    + Create Channel
  4. Enter a Name.
  5. Enter a brief Description and Tags as needed.

NOTE: Tags add searchable text for public channels

  1. Select Privacy settings:
    Select Restricted so that the channel can be viewed by non-members with PSU accounts, but only members can add videos.
    Select Private to create a channel for members only.
  2. Select Options as needed.
    Check the first box to moderate content.
    Check the second box to enable comments.
  3. Click Save.
  4. Click Back to Channel to view your changes.

This article was last updated Jul 10, 2025 @ 9:43 am.

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