# Edit an Optimize Channel

You can edit your Optimize Channels after your [initial setup](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/cross-channel-performance-insights/optimize-startup-guide) was completed as your marketing channels are changed and updated.

When editing an Optimize Channel, impact.com recommends keeping the logic as simple and readable as possible. This will make ongoing support of your rules more effective and efficient.

#### Edit an Optimize channel

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This feature is only available with the Optimize add-on. [Click here](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/fr/upgrade.ihtml?u=/secure/advertiser/optimize/landing-page.html) to get the add-on!
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1. From the left navigation bar, select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1e02b2659c94fa0756772cc6c1880977fc9aba73%2F6ad16bf9b7edb0a28ab3574d313014f32392aa7f9508686b63bfacfafc7a9735.svg?alt=media) **\[Optimize] → Settings → Channels**.
2. Under *Actions*, select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8ec3e877b1397045c61d394485e72ac4d93120ee%2Fc6ddb46c637059f06e86c790a911217a9428f5c47b5efef046f90555e85b03cd.svg?alt=media) **\[More]→ Edit** for the channel you want to edit.
3. Update the Channel's **Name**.
4. Select what **Type** of channel this is from the drop-down menu.
5. ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d0b6669ae76a7bef06a8d6940d7ad5c16bb8d018%2F7cb018d4face8d7cceb880eb5086c812e764fbcfe6f2a0377f88bc7576973070.svg?alt=media) **\[Toggle on]** **Add rules to identify channel traffic**.
6. From here, you can manage your Channel's Rules to Identify and Credit Group.
   * Learn more about your options for configuring [Rules To Identify](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/cross-channel-performance-insights/set-up-rules-to-identify-channel-traffic) and [Credit Groups](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/actions-and-payouts/credit-groups-explained), the components of an Optimize Channel.
7. Select **Save**.

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