# Setting up for input switching
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When you plan for a MediaLive channel that includes multiple inputs that you will switch between, there are special requirements that you must consider. 

This section assumes that you are familiar with the general procedures for designing a channel, as described in [Planning the outputs in the channel](planning-the-channel-in-workflow.md) and for creating a channel, as described in[Creating a channel from scratch](creating-channel-scratch.md).

**Topics**
+ [Plan the outputs](ips-step-plan-outputs.md)
+ [Assess the sources](ips-step-plan-inputs.md)
+ [Organize sources into static and dynamic inputs](ips-step-design-inputs.md)
+ [Design the selectors for each input](ips-step-plan-attachments.md)
+ [Plan the input switches in the schedule](ips-step-plan-switches.md)
+ [Create the inputs and channel](ips-step-create-inputs-channel.md)
+ [Set up the schedule with input switches](ips-set-up-schedule.md)