# Quickstart: Create a channel

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**Note:** Before setting up your feed, [create a project ](https://app.gitbook.com/s/UAGSVlvcNsqEqVUgr0tD/getting-started/create-a-new-project)in Channable and [add your product data](https://app.gitbook.com/s/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/).
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### Create a channel

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In **\[Your project]**, navigate to **Channels** in the main menu.

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Click **+ Create channel.**

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In the channel overview, click on the search field at 'Channel' and search for the name of the channel that you want to use. For example, "Google Shopping", or "Amazon".

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Click on the channel that you would like to use. 

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### Types of channels <a href="#h_01jmc4c6ct55yte6ckqvbpteft" id="h_01jmc4c6ct55yte6ckqvbpteft"></a>

#### Comparison websites <a href="#h_01jp2874fkh600b591mf5wsxz0" id="h_01jp2874fkh600b591mf5wsxz0"></a>

Add your products using one of these comparison website channels to increase the visibility of your brand:

* Google Shopping
  * [Feed setup guide](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/google/list-items-on-google-shopping/set-up-a-google-shopping-api)
  * [API setup guide](https://helpcenter.channable.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011067280-Setting-up-a-Google-Shopping-API)
* [Marktplaats Pro](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/marktplaats)
* [Beslist](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/list-on-channels/beslist/setting-up-a-beslist-feed)
* [Idealo](https://helpcenter.channable.com/hc/en-us/articles/11170002160274-Setting-up-an-Idealo-feed)

#### Marketplaces <a href="#h_01jmc4c6cvs4hy08j8xbawxk6s" id="h_01jmc4c6cvs4hy08j8xbawxk6s"></a>

List your products on a virtual market and reach more customers by setting up one of these channels:&#x20;

* [Amazon](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/amazon)
* [eBay](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/ebay)
* [bol](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/bol)
* [Kaufland](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/kaufland/how-to-set-up-a-kaufland-channel-api-v2)

#### Social channels <a href="#h_01jmc4c6cvvc0zervewrn9kpw0" id="h_01jmc4c6cvvc0zervewrn9kpw0"></a>

Advertise your products on a social media channel:&#x20;

* [Meta](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/meta/get-started-with-meta)
  * [Meta Auto](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/meta/get-started-with-meta/set-up-a-meta-auto-feed)
  * [Meta Online Products](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/meta/get-started-with-meta/set-up-a-meta-online-products-feed)
  * [Meta Real Estate](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/meta/get-started-with-meta/set-up-a-meta-real-estate-feed)
  * [Meta Travel](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/meta/get-started-with-meta/set-up-a-meta-travel-feed)
* TikTok Ads
  * [Feed setup guide](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/list-on-channels/tiktok/setting-up-a-tiktok-feed)
  * [API setup guide](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/tiktok)
* Pinterest
* Snapchat
* Reddit

#### Affiliates <a href="#h_01jmc4c6cv12b06wkd8tzb51en" id="h_01jmc4c6cv12b06wkd8tzb51en"></a>

Use an affiliate channel to advertise via a wider network:

* [Awin](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/list-on-channels/awin)
* Criteo

#### Custom <a href="#h_01jmc4c6cv6bggbg01xs0eagn3" id="h_01jmc4c6cv6bggbg01xs0eagn3"></a>

Create a custom feed:&#x20;

* [Custom (CSV)](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/list-on-channels/set-up-a-feed/setting-up-a-custom-csv-feed)
* [Custom (XML)](https://helpcenter.channable.com/list-advertise/list-on-channels/set-up-a-feed/setting-up-a-custom-xml-feed)


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