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title: "Overview"
url: "https://help.magicblocks.ai/en/article/channels-overview"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-11-19T12:01:09.704Z"
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# Overview

Channels are how your AI Agent communicates with users, across chat, SMS, and custom integrations.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/4aab1a67-77cb-4200-9924-b1d55fb02df7)The **Channels** section in [MagicBlocks](https://magicblocks.ai/hc) is your hub for managing all the ways your AI Agent goes live and interacts with users.

Each **Channel** represents a different communication pathway — from web chat and to text messages and external APIs. This modular setup lets you deploy your AI once, then connect it to multiple platforms without duplicating effort.

## **Available Channel Types**

| Channel | Description | Common Uses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Chat** | Deploy your AI on your website or app. Customize chat appearance, design, and behavior. | Website chat, landing page assistants, onboarding flows. |
| **Email** *(coming soon)* | Connect your AI to platforms like Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs. | Marketing campaigns, FAQs, community engagement. |
| **API** | Generate tokens to connect MagicBlocks with other tools or custom systems. | CRM sync, analytics, automation, reporting. |

## **When to Use Channels**

Use **Channels** when you’re ready to take your AI live — whether on your own website or through another communication platform.

You can:

-   **Deploy to multiple platforms** with one AI Agent.
-   **Track engagement** per channel through [MagicBlocks](https://magicblocks.ai/hc)’ analytics.
-   **Maintain consistent messaging** and tone across all mediums.

## **How It Works**

-   **Select a Channel:** Choose how and where your AI will engage users.
-   **Configure Settings:** Adjust appearance, message triggers, or connection credentials.
-   **Publish or Embed:** Use platform-specific embed codes, API tokens, or integrations.
-   **Measure & Optimize:** Track performance through the **Measuring** section (Sessions, Goals, Analytics).

## **Example Scenarios**

| Industry | Use Case | Channel Combination |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **E-commerce** | AI chat widget for product recommendations, SMS for delivery updates. | Chat + SMS |
| **Agency** | Embed client-specific chat widgets, send goal data via API to analytics dashboard. | Chat + API |
| **Healthcare** | Appointment scheduling through chat, confirmations through SMS. | Chat + SMS |
| **SaaS** | Web chat for onboarding, API for CRM data sync. | Chat + API |

## **Best Practices**

-   Start with one channel (usually **Chat**) and expand as you grow.
-   Keep branding consistent across all platforms.
-   Use **API** and **Webhooks** for advanced analytics or automation.
-   Review **Sessions** regularly to refine your AI’s flow per channel.
-   Tag and name your channels clearly for easy management.