How to Include a Metafield in a Custom Channel Feed
This article explains how to edit an existing feed to add metafields. If you want to add metafields to a new feed, you can follow this process to Create a Custom Feed
To edit an existing feed to add metafields, click on the 3 dots to the right of the Custom Feed you want to edit. Click on Edit
Metafields are only supported in Custom Feeds
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-1570_1n0op06.png)
If desired, changes to feed name and template can be done here. Otherwise, click Next
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2020_gi6rqs.png)
Edit information if necessary. Click Next
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Click +Add parameter in the bottom left corner to add another section
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Type in the Item name and select the desired Item type from the drop down menu. In the Item content dropdown, choose the correct metafield for this parameter
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2103_b0uame.png)
Continue to add or edit parameters as needed. When these are completed, click Next
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Make edits to filters if needed. Otherwise, click Next
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If there are no edits to the category mapping section needed, click Update to save the updates to the feed
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/edit-custom-feed-mapping-updat_i67ca0.png)
You will be taken back to the Feeds Section of the app and receive a green success notification in the top right corner
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2561_1jkgq7s.png)
To edit an existing feed to add metafields, click on the 3 dots to the right of the Custom Feed you want to edit. Click on Edit
Metafields are only supported in Custom Feeds
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-1570_1n0op06.png)
If desired, changes to feed name and template can be done here. Otherwise, click Next
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2020_gi6rqs.png)
Edit information if necessary. Click Next
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2050_1cydy0i.png)
Click +Add parameter in the bottom left corner to add another section
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2090_sh6rtc.png)
Type in the Item name and select the desired Item type from the drop down menu. In the Item content dropdown, choose the correct metafield for this parameter
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2103_b0uame.png)
Continue to add or edit parameters as needed. When these are completed, click Next
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2235_tui69e.png)
Make edits to filters if needed. Otherwise, click Next
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2534_18n7i25.png)
If there are no edits to the category mapping section needed, click Update to save the updates to the feed
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/edit-custom-feed-mapping-updat_i67ca0.png)
You will be taken back to the Feeds Section of the app and receive a green success notification in the top right corner
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6f2a986142153800/screen-shot-2024-04-16-at-2561_1jkgq7s.png)
Updated on: 04/26/2024
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