funkwhale/docs/user_documentation/channels/edit_channel.md

Edit a channel

You can't change a channel's __Fediverse handle__.

Channels are like user profiles on other {term}Fediverse software. This means you can edit their details at any time to reflect changes you've made.

You can change different details depending on what type of channel you are editing:

:local:

Edit an Artist channel

To edit an Artist channel:

::::{tab-set}

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

1. Log in to your {term}pod.
2. Select the upload icon ({fa}upload) in the top of the sidebar.
3. Select {guilabel}Get started under {guilabel}Publish your work in a channel. Your user profile opens.
4. Select the channel you want to delete under the {guilabel}Channels header. The channel's page opens.
5. Select the kebab menu ({fa}ellipsis-v) to show the channel options.
6. Select {guilabel}Edit…. The {guilabel}Artist channel form appears.
7. Change the details in any of these fields:
   • {guilabel}Name
   • {guilabel}Channel Picture
   • {guilabel}Tags
   • {guilabel}Description
8. Select {guilabel}Update channel to save your changes.

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

1. Log in to your {term}pod.
2. Select the upload icon ({fa}upload) at the top of the screen.
3. Select {guilabel}Get started under {guilabel}Publish your work in a channel. Your user profile opens.
4. Select the channel you want to delete under the {guilabel}Channels header. The channel's page opens.
5. Select the kebab menu ({fa}ellipsis-v) to show the channel options.
6. Select {guilabel}Edit…. The {guilabel}Artist channel form appears.
7. Change the details in any of these fields:
   • {guilabel}Name
   • {guilabel}Channel Picture
   • {guilabel}Tags
   • {guilabel}Description
8. Select {guilabel}Update channel to save your changes.

::: ::::

That's it! You've updated your channel details. Users see the new details when they visit your channel page.

Edit a Podcast channel

To edit a Podcast channel:

::::{tab-set}

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

1. Log in to your {term}pod.
2. Select the upload icon ({fa}upload) in the top of the sidebar.
3. Select {guilabel}Get started under {guilabel}Publish your work in a channel. Your user profile opens.
4. Select the channel you want to delete under the {guilabel}Channels header. The channel's page opens.
5. Select the kebab menu ({fa}ellipsis-v) to show the channel options.
6. Select {guilabel}Edit…. The {guilabel}Artist channel form appears.
7. Change the details in any of these fields:
   • {guilabel}Name
   • {guilabel}Channel Picture
   • {guilabel}Tags
   • {guilabel}Language
   • {guilabel}Description
   • {guilabel}Category
   • {guilabel}Subcategory
   • {guilabel}Owner e-mail address
   • {guilabel}Owner name
8. Select {guilabel}Update channel to save your changes.

:::

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

1. Log in to your {term}pod.
2. Select the upload icon ({fa}upload) at the top of the screen.
3. Select {guilabel}Get started under {guilabel}Publish your work in a channel. Your user profile opens.
4. Select the channel you want to delete under the {guilabel}Channels header. The channel's page opens.
5. Select the kebab menu ({fa}ellipsis-v) to show the channel options.
6. Select {guilabel}Edit…. The {guilabel}Artist channel form appears.
7. Change the details in any of these fields:
   • {guilabel}Name
   • {guilabel}Channel Picture
   • {guilabel}Tags
   • {guilabel}Language
   • {guilabel}Description
   • {guilabel}Category
   • {guilabel}Subcategory
   • {guilabel}Owner e-mail address
   • {guilabel}Owner name
8. Select {guilabel}Update channel to save your changes.

::: ::::

You're done! Users see the new details when they visit your channel page. The changes also reflect on your podcast's {abbr}RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed.