How to Create a Channel

Within the Sardius Control Panel, a Channel is where you can create dynamic watch pages to display a player, control your schedule, populate speaker bios, build a library of on-demand videos, and so much more.  Channels are the heart of your Control Panel and the backbone of your users' experience.

To create a new Channel, first login to your Sardius Control Panel account https://cp.sardius.media

Once you are in the Sardius Control Panel, click Channels on the sidebar under Experiences

Click Create Channel

• If you have created a Channel, it will be displayed on your page 
• If you have not created a Channel, you will see a message prompting you to Create Channel

 Next, you will see a prompt asking what the Channel will be used for with 3 options to choose from: 

1. Online Events (to create and schedule your event experiences) 
2. On-Demand Library Platform (to display media content 24/7 in an on-demand video/audio catalog) 
3. Stream Only (player only to embed into a website)

As an example, to create an online event, select Online Events and click the Next button to begin creating your event experience. 

About Your Event

Now, you are ready to start filling out the basic details about your event!

Basic Information

Add your Event Name (Title) and Description of your Event in the first two fields.

You are able to preview this information on the Channel Card Preview to the right of your screen 

Add Your Event Dates

Select if your event is a one-time event or recurring event

• Single event - one time event (it may occur over several days)
• Recurring events - weekly, monthly, or quarterly events

Add your Event starts and Event ends dates. The foundation of Site will be based on these dates. The dates tell the calendar the timeframe in which to look for the event(s)

Customize Your Event URL 

A URL is automatically generated according to the Event Name

Example: sardius-event.sardius.live

Customize Your Channel Card Appearance

Choose the features associated with your event, from ticket sales to audience engagement.

Customize Your Channel Card Appearance

Customize your Channel Card appearance Color and Image by clicking on the Card color and image icons to update the appearance 

• Site Card Color - add the Hex # (color)
• Card Image - upload and select an image for your Channel Card

Save and Continue

You are now ready to save your updates and continue

Select Your Channel Layout

After selecting your Channel Layout, it will take a moment to create the channel.

With many options and Layouts to choose from, take a moment to preview each and discover the best option for your Channel.

Once created, you will receive confirmation that you have successfully created your Channel!