# Managing Sets

*Article Topics:* [*Content*](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/getting-started/common-topics/content)*,* [*Sets*](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/getting-started/common-topics/sets)

Content Sets are a collection of Videos, Photos, Thumbnails, or a combination of all three. Content Sets can be published on a Channel and serve as the main feature that your Visitors and Members interact with.

Each **Set** contains details related to itself, such as which models are in the content, what gender they are, the category of content, the location, and more.

## Types of Content

There are multiple types of Content Sets: Photo Sets, Video Sets, or Sets with both Videos and Photos, each tailored for specific types of content.

## Set Details

Each **Content Set** contains relevant details to help distinguish it from other content while also providing information that will be displayed on the Tours and Member Areas that have access to the Channel(s) that a Set is published to.

* **Cover Photo** - Represents the **primary image or video thumbnail** that showcases the Content Set when on a Set List. It serves as a **visual identifier** for the set.
* **Trailer Video** - An optional **short video preview** used to entice visitors to view the full content.
* **Set ID** - A **unique identifier** for each Content Set, facilitating easy referencing and management within the CMS.
* **Status** - Indicates whether the Content is **Disabled**, or **Enabled**; displaying on a Tour or Member Area with access to the Channel it is Published to.
* **Date Added** - The date when the Content Set was added to the CMS.
* **Name** - The name of the Content Set, which should be descriptive and easily recognizable.
* **Description** - A brief description of the Content Set, providing additional context to visitors and members.

### Default Metadata Types

In addition to these details, each set contains a list of data to help categorize it called **Metadata Types.** Metadata Types can be created to give you as much flexibility for your content as possible.

Below is a list of default Metadata Types that are included with every installation of NATS:

* Credit
* Location
* Tags
* Models
* Category
* Gender

More Metadata Types can be added to Sets by clicking the "Choose from list" button in the Metadata Section.&#x20;

Learn more about adding new Metadata Types to the CMS in the [Managing Metadata Types](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/metadata/managing-metadata-types) article.

## Using Content Sets

Content can be uploaded to your Content Server as Content Sets. **Content Sets** can be comprised of photos, videos, or a combination of both videos & photos.&#x20;

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## How Sets appear on your site

Once a Set is created and published to a Channel, it is then available to any Member Area or Tour that has access to the Channel through [Content Rules](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/member-areas-and-tours/member-area-and-tour-details#content-rules) and [Block Defaults](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/member-areas-and-tours/themes/block-defaults).

Sets appear in [Set List Blocks](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/member-areas-and-tours/themes/block-types/set-list-block) as a list with multiple sets, using the cover photo, name, and any other admin-defined details. They also appear in [Set View Blocks](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/member-areas-and-tours/themes/block-types/set-view-block), displaying a single Set's page with its Photos/Videos, name, description, metadata, and rating details.

### Controlling Visibility

Sets must be published to a **Channel** that is accessible by a Member Area or Tour. **Block Defaults** on your themes decide which channels a block pulls from. Finally, Set Status (Enabled/Disabled) and Timing (Publish On) determine if/when a Set is displayed.

## Steps for Management

{% content-ref url="managing-sets/creating-sets" %}
[creating-sets](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/sets/managing-sets/creating-sets)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="managing-sets/uploading-content-to-sets" %}
[uploading-content-to-sets](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/sets/managing-sets/uploading-content-to-sets)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="managing-sets/publishing-sets" %}
[publishing-sets](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/sets/managing-sets/publishing-sets)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Additional Resources

{% content-ref url="managing-sets/creating-sets-from-the-server" %}
[creating-sets-from-the-server](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/sets/managing-sets/creating-sets-from-the-server)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="managing-sets/managing-sets-with-both-videos-and-photos" %}
[managing-sets-with-both-videos-and-photos](https://docs.toomuchmedia.com/content-management/sets/managing-sets/managing-sets-with-both-videos-and-photos)
{% endcontent-ref %}
