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# createChannel

GraphQL MUTATION

Creates a channel.

Reference: https://docs.bigcommerce.com/developer/api-reference/graphql/admin/mutations/channel/create-channel

## GraphQL Schema

```graphql
mutation ExampleMutation($input: CreateChannelInput!) {
  channel {
    createChannel(input: $input) {
      channel {
        id
        currencies
        dateCreated
        dateModified
        externalId
        iconUrl
        isListableFromUi
        isVisible
        name
        platform
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Variables

```json
{
  "input": {
    "externalId": "example",
    "isListableFromUi": true,
    "isVisible": true,
    "name": "example",
    "platform": "example",
    "status": "ACTIVE",
    "type": "example"
  }
}
```