--- title: Configure Playlist entry settings description: The following article outlines how to configure Playlist entry settings when creating a Playlist. This includes Media duration, Embargo, Expiry, Locations and Tags. --- [Skip to content](https://support.eyemagnet.com/cms/configure-playlist-entry-settings#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://support.eyemagnet.com/tickets?hsLang=en) ![Logos-1](https://support.eyemagnet.com/hubfs/Logos/Logos-1.svg) - [Knowledge Base Home](https://support.eyemagnet.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Knowledge Base Home](https://support.eyemagnet.com/) - English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://support.eyemagnet.com/tickets) - [eyemagnet.com](https://www.eyemagnet.com/) [eyemagnet.com](https://www.eyemagnet.com/) Hi, how can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Eyemagnet Knowledge Base](https://support.eyemagnet.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [CMS](https://support.eyemagnet.com/cms?hsLang=en) 3. [Playlists](https://support.eyemagnet.com/cms?hsLang=en#playlists) # Configure Playlist entry settings ## The following article outlines how to configure Playlist entry settings when creating a Playlist. This includes Media duration, Embargo, Expiry, Locations and Tags. ### Playlist entry settings Once a Media Item has been added to a Playlist, you can configure the settings by following these steps: 1. To open the Settings panel, click on a **Playlist entry**. 2. This will open the Settings panel where you can configure duration, embargo, expiry, Locations and Tags. 3. To go back to the Playlist entry panel, click the **Entries** Breadcrumb at the top of the panel. 4. Once all changes have been made, click the **Save** button. ![3-3-2-CMS-UI-Playlist-entry-item-png](https://support.eyemagnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-3-2-CMS-UI-Playlist-entry-item-png.png?width=688&name=3-3-2-CMS-UI-Playlist-entry-item-png.png) If you click on another page without saving, your changes will **not** be committed and you will lose any edits you've made.   --- ### Duration Theduration controls how long a Media Item will play. - **Images, messages or websites:** plays for the entire duration that is set and then switches to the next Playlist entry. - **Videos**: play the entire duration set and then will pause on the last frame if the duration is longer than the video itself. Please keep in mind the number of entries in a [message](https://kb.eyemagnet.com/knowledge/cms/configuring-messages?hsLang=en) as each entry will play for 5 seconds. #### Edit the Duration To edit the duration, follow these steps: 1. Click the **Duration** field. 2. Select the time by clicking on the **Arrow** icons or clicking on the **Time Boxes** and selecting an option. The format is set to hours, minutes and seconds (HH: MM: SS) by default. 3. Your duration will now be set. #### Remove the Duration To remove the duration, follow these steps: 1. Click on the **Duration** field. 2. Next, click the **Trash** icon. 3. The duration will now be removed and the Playlist entry will play the automatic duration of the Media Item that has been uploaded. 1. **Images:** plays for 10 seconds. 2. **Messages:** plays continuously. 3. **Websites:** plays continuously. 4. **Videos:** plays the length of the Media Item uploaded. ![3-3-3-CMS-UI-Playlist-Time-Controls-gif](https://support.eyemagnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-3-3-CMS-UI-Playlist-Time-Controls-gif.gif?width=688&name=3-3-3-CMS-UI-Playlist-Time-Controls-gif.gif) It is advised to leave the duration as **Automatic** for videos. This will mean the video will play once until complete.   --- ### Embargo and Expiry The Embargo and Expiry control when a Playlist entry will start and stop playing. #### Edit the Embargo or Expiry To edit the date and time, follow these steps: 1. Click on the **Embargo** or **Expiry** field. 2. Select a **Date** for your Playlist entry to start or end. 3. Next, click on the **Clock** icon to go to the time options. 4. Select a **Time** for your Playlist entry to start or end. 5. To go back to the calendar, click the **Calendar** icon. 6. Your Embargo and Expiry will now be set. #### Remove an Embargo or Expiry To remove the date and time, follow these steps: 1. Click on the **Embargo** or **Expiry** field. 2. Next, click the **Trash** icon. 3. The Embargo and/or Expiry will be removed and the Playlist entry will now play continuously. ![3-3-4-CMS-UI-Playlist-Date-Controls-gif](https://support.eyemagnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-3-4-CMS-UI-Playlist-Date-Controls-gif.gif?width=688&name=3-3-4-CMS-UI-Playlist-Date-Controls-gif.gif)   --- ### Locations **[Locations](https://kb.eyemagnet.com/knowledge/cms/creating-locations?hsLang=en)** are a great way to group screens together in one place and then dynamically play Media Items only in specific Locations. #### Add Playlist entries to a Location To add a Location to a Playlist entry, follow these steps: 1. Click on the **Locations** field. 2. Select one or more **Locations** from the Location Library. 3. Click the **Save** button. 4. Your Playlist entry will now be assigned to the selected Location/s. #### Remove Playlist entries from a Location To remove a Location to a Playlist entry, follow these steps: 1. Click on the **Locations** field. 2. Unselect all **Locations** and click the **Select** button at the bottom of the Location Library. 3. Click the **Save** button. 4. The Location/s will now be removed from the Playlist entry. ### ![CMS\_Playlist\_Entry\_Location-2](https://support.eyemagnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CMS_Playlist_Entry_Location-2.png?width=688&name=CMS_Playlist_Entry_Location-2.png)   --- ### Tags Tag filtering provides a wide range of advanced scheduling opportunities. Many possible implementations are depending on the needs of your digital signage displays. ![3-3-5-CMS-UI-Tags-png-1](https://support.eyemagnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-3-5-CMS-UI-Tags-png-1.png?width=688&name=3-3-5-CMS-UI-Tags-png-1.png) Learn more about how to [Configure Tags here](https://kb.eyemagnet.com/knowledge/cms/configuring-tags?hsLang=en). [![Logos](https://support.eyemagnet.com/hubfs/Logos/Logos.svg "Logos")](https://www.eyemagnet.com/) ©2026 Eyemagnet Limited. All Rights Reserved.