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# CreateChannelParams interface
Necessary parameters to create a channel.
Signature:
export interface CreateChannelParams
# Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| name | string | Name of the channel as it will appear to merchants in the control panel. |
| platform | string | The name of the platform for the channel; channel platform and type must be a [valid combination](https://developer.bigcommerce.com/api-reference/YXBpOjIzMTM1OTg-channels#platform). |
| status | ChannelStatus | The status of the channel; channel type, platform, and status must be a [valid combination](https://developer.bigcommerce.com/api-reference/YXBpOjIzMTM1OTg-channels#status). terminated is not valid for PUT or POST requests. deleted is not valid for POST requests. |
| type | ChannelType | The type of channel; channel platform and type must be a [valid combination](https://developer.bigcommerce.com/api-reference/YXBpOjIzMTM1OTg-channels#platform). |