> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pads4.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connecting a media RSS feed

Media RSS (**Rich Site Summary**) extends the standard **RSS web feed format** to support multimedia content, such as **videos and images**.

***

### **Steps to Add or Modify a Media RSS Feed Connection**

#### **1. Start the Data Provider Wizard**

* Open the **Data Provider Wizard** following the instructions in **Adding a Data Provider** or **Editing a Data Provider**.
* Select **Media RSS Feed** as the provider type.

***

#### **2. Specify the Media RSS Feed URL**

* Enter the **URL (URI)** of the Media RSS feed.
* If required, click **Preview** to verify the feed’s output.

***

#### **3. Configure Authentication (If Required)**

* If the Media RSS feed **requires login credentials**, enable **Authorization Required**.
* Enter the **User ID, Password, and (if necessary) a Domain**.

***

#### **4. Configure User-Agent (If Required)**

* Some servers may require a **specific User-Agent string** to allow access.
* If needed, enter the required **User-Agent identification string**.

***

#### **5. Finalize and Save the Connection**

* Click **Next** to proceed.
* Complete the setup by finishing the **Data Provider Wizard**.

***

### **Important Considerations**

* **Using a PADS4 Data Server**
  * If a **PADS4 Data Server** is in use, ensure that the **Media RSS feed is accessible** from the **server’s point of view**.
  * If **not using a Data Server**, confirm that **PADS4 Designer and PADS4 Viewers** have direct access to the Media RSS feed via the internet.

By following these steps, PADS4 will successfully retrieve and display **multimedia content from a Media RSS feed**.