External providers
This enables you to add pre-curated content from external providers. See also Adding content on a rail.
Creating external providers
Use this to add a new external provider.
- On the System Configuration page select External Providers and click ADD NEW .
- Referring to the table below, enter the relevant details and click the SAVE CHANGES button.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Enter the name of the external provider. |
| Data End Point (URL) | This is the URL for retrieval of metadata related to a section. |
| Deep-Link End Point (URL) | This is the base URL for creating the deep link; for example, https://deeplink/content/? |
| List End Point | This is the URL for retrieving the list of pre-curated sections provided by the third party. |
| Media Card End Point | This is the base URL for creating the deep link to a media card; for example, https://mediacard/content/? |
| Username | Enter a user name. |
| Password | Enter a password. |
| API Key | Enter the API Key of the external provider. |
Editing external providers
Use this to edit an external provider.
- Select Edit Properties... from the relevant
menu. - Update the details are required and click the SAVE CHANGES button.
Deleting external providers
Use this to delete an external provider.
- Select Delete... from the relevant menu.
- A confirmation message is displayed; click the DELETE button.