# Modifying a channel
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You can modify a channel that is in the Idle or Error state (that is, when it is not actively running). 

1. On the Conductor Live main menu, choose **Channels**.

1. On the Edit Channel page, make any changes:
   + **Name**: You can change the name.
   + **Profile**: You can associate the channel with a different profile. Complete any new channel parameter that is associated with a required field.
   + **Node**: You can associate the channel with a node for the first time, with a different node, or with no node. 
   + **Channel parameters**: Change the value for any parameter.