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# Add Channels

Learn how to add intervention channels and reach data to an indirect activity in PEARS.

Channels describe how you distributed the indirect activity and how many people it reached. Each channel represents a specific distribution method with its own reach data.

![Screenshot: The Intervention Channels and Reach page of an indirect activity showing the channels table with columns for Channel, Description, Site, Reach, Source, and Actions, along with the Add Intervention Channel button](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6b7cebc283a80e90a5ad4c89e2e32f0684084814%2Findirect-activity-channels-list.png?alt=media)

## Add a Channel

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#### Navigate to the Channels Page

From the indirect activity detail page, click **Intervention Channels and Reach** in the progress panel, then click the **Add Intervention Channel** button.
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#### Select an Intervention Channel

In the **Intervention channel** field, select the distribution method used (e.g., newsletter, social media, website, flyer). If the appropriate option is not listed, select **Other** and name the channel in **Please specify other intervention channel**.
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#### Enter a Description (optional)

In the **Description** field, provide a brief description of this channel.
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#### Select a Site (if applicable)

In the **Site** field, select the primary site where this activity takes place, if required by your organization. Report multiple sites as separate intervention channels.
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#### Enter Reach Data

* **Estimated # of unique individuals reached** — Enter the estimated number of people reached through this channel. This field is required for SNAP-Ed program areas.
* **Estimated # of new individuals reached** — Enter the estimated number of individuals not reached by a corresponding Program Activity, PSE Site Activity, or Social Marketing campaign. This value cannot exceed the estimated number of unique individuals reached. The field appears only for SNAP-Ed program areas, where it is required.
* **Source of reach data** — Select the source used to estimate reach. If the source is not listed, select **Other** and name it in **Please specify other source of reach data**. This field is required for SNAP-Ed program areas.
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#### Save the Channel

Click **Save** to add the channel. Repeat these steps to add additional channels.
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**NOTE:** At least one channel is required before the indirect activity can be marked as complete.
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## Manage Channels

The **Intervention Channels** table lists every channel added to the activity. For each channel, you can:

* **Edit** — Modify channel information and reach data.
* **Remove** — Delete the channel from the activity.