Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard walks new workspaces through six steps to go from zero to a live content hub.
Finding the wizard
The wizard appears on the dashboard overview when setup is incomplete. You can also access it from Dashboard → Setup at any time.
While setup is incomplete, a warning icon appears in the dashboard top bar. Hover it to see which steps are left; click it to jump back to the wizard.
The six steps
Welcome
A quick orientation. No action required - click Next to continue.
Domain
Choose how people reach your hub:
- Free subdomain -
yourshow.showhubco.com(available on all plans). - Custom domain - bring your own domain (Pro plan and above). See Custom Domain.
Connect
Link a content source. ShowHub currently supports:
- YouTube - authenticate via Google OAuth, then pick a channel.
- RSS - paste a feed URL to import episodes.
Branding
Set the visual identity for your hub:
- Primary color and accent color for buttons, links, and highlights.
- Background color for the site canvas.
- Logo upload.
These settings apply across all published pages and the embed player.
Template
Pick a page layout for your episode pages. The number of available templates depends on your plan tier.
Launch
Review a summary of your workspace, then click Launch to make your hub live.
Returning to the wizard
You can re-open the wizard at any time from Dashboard -> Setup. OAuth callback messages (e.g. after connecting YouTube) appear as inline notices when you return.
Before you launch checklist
- At least one source is connected and healthy.
- Branding basics (logo, colors, hub name) are set.
- A page template is selected.
- You know whether you’re launching on a hosted subdomain or custom domain.
If the wizard seems stuck
- Refresh the page and re-open Dashboard -> Setup.
- Check the notification bell in the top bar for auth or service errors.
- Re-authenticate any connector flagged as expired in Episodes -> Sources.
- If domain validation blocks launch, complete the DNS steps in Custom Domain.