Configure content provider and mapping

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
  • 1 minute to read

    • Connect a video hosting service to Content Publishing by configuring a content provider, then mapping the hosting service to specific content types, including rich content, news article, and styled content.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_cd.content_admin

    Procedure

    Create a new content provider record to identify the hosting service.
    1. Navigate to All > Content Publishing > Content Provider Configs > Content Providers.
    2. Click New.
      Fill in the form fields:
      Table 1. New Content provider form
      Field Description
      Name Enter a name to identify the content provider when creating content in the Content Library
      Type Select Video to connect to a video hosting service
      Active Makes this content provider available for use in the Content Library
    3. Click Submit.
      The system creates a new record for the content provider. You can view or edit it by navigating to All > Content Publishing > Content Provider Configs > Content Providers.
    Add one or more content provider mappings to make videos available in specific content types.
    1. If you are already on the Content Providers page, click the Content Provider to add mappings.
      Otherwise, navigate to All > Content Publishing > Content Provider Configs > Content Provider Mapping.
    2. Click New.
      Fill in the form fields:
      Field Description
      Content provider Select the name of the Content provider you defined in the previous steps
      Content type Select a content type to use the video content. Choose from:
      • Rich content
      • News articles
      • Banner
      Active Makes this content provider available for use in the specific content type
    3. Click Submit.

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