# Connecting to a Channel

Rampwin simplifies chat commerce through Channels that enable you to connect to different Chat Platforms, for example, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, etc. Follow this guide to learn how Channels work and can connect with a particular chat platform.

### Step 1 - Login to the Rampwin Dashboard

Use your login ID and Password to access your Dashboard. Visit the[ How to Login Rampwin guide](#step-1-login-to-the-rampwin-dashboard).

### Step 2 - Access Channels

Inside the Dashboard, go to the left sidebar and select *Channels*.

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Connecting a Channel
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### Step 3 - Create a Channel

Upon selecting the Channels, a new window will open with 8 Channel options.

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To create a channel, simply go to the channel option and click *Configure*. It will open a popup where you need to enter the details to complete the process.&#x20;

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If you have already created a channel before, the Channels window then shows a channel list allowing you to apply changes to existing channels easily.&#x20;

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To create a new channel, simply click the *Create Channel* button. A popup will appear asking which Channel connection you want to create.

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Select the required Channel and click *Next*. Then, follow the next step to complete the connection. Check out other user guides to learn how you can create a channel for a specific chat platform option available at Rampwin

### What's Next?

As you've learned how you can create and connect a channel, you can now proceed with creating different channels or adding team members to your Rampwin account.


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