--- title: "Configuring External Sources: RSS" description: Learn how to add and map RSS feeds in Content Hub to fetch and display external content automatically. --- [Skip to content](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/external-sources-rss#main-content) [Create support ticket](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Service Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/portal?hsLang=en) [![Netpresenter\_Logo\_2023](https://service.netpresenter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Netpresenter_Logo_2023.png?width=300&height=72&name=Netpresenter_Logo_2023.png)](https://www.netpresenter.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Create support ticket](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/kb-tickets/new) - [Service Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/portal) Search the Support Center - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/support?hsLang=en) 2. [Configurations](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/configurations?hsLang=en) # Configuring External Sources: RSS ## This guide explains how to configure an RSS feed as an External Source in the Netpresenter Content Hub. #### Stap 1 — Configure the RSS External Source In **Netpresenter Content Hub Admin**, go to: **Settings → External Sources → Sources** Click **Add new External Source** and select **RSS**. #### 1.1 General Settings **Name** Choose a descriptive name related to the RSS feed URL. **Example:** BBC News **Description** Enter a short description of the RSS feed. This is typically related to the same source as the URL. **Example:** BBC World Stories **URL** Enter the full RSS feed URL you want to use in Content Hub. **Example:**  `http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/world/rss.xml` #### 1.2 Configuration Settings Use the following configuration values: **Update Interval** 1 Hour *(recommended)* **Item Root Path** `//channel/item` **Media Path** `//channel/item/enclosure/@url` **Read More Path** `//channel/item/link` **Publish Date Path** `//channel/item/pubDate` **Expire Date Path (Optional)** Leave empty unless the RSS feed provides an explicit expiration date. **Update Date Path** `//channel/pubDate` **Unique ID Path** `//channel/item/guid` **Template ID Path (Optional)** Leave empty unless the RSS feed contains a custom template identifier. #### Stap 2 — Configure Field Tags Add the following Field Tags: | Field Path | Field Label | | --- | --- | | `//channel/title` | Feed Name | | `//channel/description` | Feed Description | | `//channel/image/url` | Feed Logo | | `//channel/link` | Feed URL | | `//channel/item/title` | Post Title | | `//channel/item/description` | Post Description | | `//channel/item/media` | Post Media | | `//channel/item/link` | Post URL | #### Stap 3 — Save and Test Click **Save and run** and verify that RSS items are retrieved correctly.   #### ✅ Completed Your RSS External Source are now available inside Netpresenter Content Hub. - [Content Creation](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/content-creation?hsLang=en) - [Settings](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/settings?hsLang=en) - [Configurations](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/configurations?hsLang=en) - [Requirements](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/requirements?hsLang=en) - [Deployment](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/deployment?hsLang=en) - [Security](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/security?hsLang=en) - [Cloud Services](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/cloud-services?hsLang=en) - [Guides](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/guides?hsLang=en) - [Product Sheets](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/product-sheets?hsLang=en) [![Netpresenter\_Logo\_2023\_500x75px](https://service.netpresenter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Netpresenter_Logo_2023_500x75px.png?width=250&height=38&name=Netpresenter_Logo_2023_500x75px.png "Netpresenter_Logo_2023_500x75px")](https://www.netpresenter.com/) The visual employee and emergency communications platform © 2026 Netpresenter