# Create a radio

```{note}
If you add content from a __private__ library to a __public__ radio, users can see the tracks but can't play them.
```

Create a new radio to create a dynamic playlist of content based on filters. You can filter tracks by __Artist__ and __Tag__.

To create a new radio:

::::{tab-set}

:::{tab-item} Desktop
:sync: desktop

1. Select {guilabel}`Radios` in the sidebar. The {guilabel}`Browsing radios` screen opens.
2. Select {guilabel}`Create your own radio` under the {guilabel}`User radios` section. The {guilabel}`Builder` screen opens.
3. Enter a {guilabel}`Radio name`.
4. __Optional__ – enter a {guilabel}`Description` for your radio.
5. To make your radio available to other users on your {term}`pod`, enable the {guilabel}`Display publicly` switch. If you disable this switch, only you can see the radio.
6. Select {guilabel}`Artist` or {guilabel}`Tag` from the {guilabel}`Select a filter` dropdown.
7. Select {guilabel}`Add filter` to add the filter to your radio.
8. Configure your filter:
   1. Enable the {guilabel}`Exclude` switch to exclude results from your selection in the radio. Disable this switch to include results from your selection in the radio.
   2. Choose your __Artists__ or __Tags__ in the {guilabel}`Config` dropdown menu.
   3. The {guilabel}`Candidates` column shows the number of tracks included. Select the {guilabel}`{count} tracks matching filter` option to view some of these tracks.
9. Check the tracks under the {guilabel}`{count} tracks matching combined filters` section.
10. Select {guilabel}`Save` to save your radio.

:::

:::{tab-item} Mobile
:sync: mobile

1. Select the hamburger menu ({fa}`bars`) to open the menu bar.
2. Select {menuselection}`Explore --> Radios` or {menuselection}`My Library --> Radios`. The {guilabel}`Browsing radios` screen opens.
3. Select {guilabel}`Create your own radio` under the {guilabel}`User radios` section. The {guilabel}`Builder` screen opens.
4. Enter a {guilabel}`Radio name`.
5. __Optional__ – enter a {guilabel}`Description` for your radio.
6. To make your radio available to other users on your {term}`pod`, enable the {guilabel}`Display publicly` switch. If you disable this switch, only you can see the radio.
7. Select {guilabel}`Artist` or {guilabel}`Tag` from the {guilabel}`Select a filter` dropdown.
8. Select {guilabel}`Add filter` to add the filter to your radio.
9. Configure your filter:
   1. Enable the {guilabel}`Exclude` switch to exclude results from your selection in the radio. Disable this switch to include results from your selection in the radio.
   2. Choose your __Artists__ or __Tags__ in the {guilabel}`Config` dropdown menu.
   3. The {guilabel}`Candidates` column shows the number of tracks included. Select the {guilabel}`{count} tracks matching filter` option to view some of these tracks.
10. Check the tracks under the {guilabel}`{count} tracks matching combined filters` section.
11. Select {guilabel}`Save` to save your radio.

:::
::::

You're done! You can now play your radio.