---
title: "Dashboard"
url: https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/data-streams/dashboard/
description: "Monitor Data Streams channel activity, live metrics, data transfer, triggers, and general configuration details from the Channel Dashboard."
last_updated: 2026-10-08T06:34:32Z
service: Cloud Scale
type: general
---

# Dashboard

The Channel Dashboard provides a consolidated view of the activity, data flow, and configuration details of a Data Streams channel. It enables you to monitor live streaming activity, track subscriber engagement, and access channel configuration details such as Channel ID, access control type, and retention time.

You can access the Channel Dashboard by selecting a channel from the Channels list page.

![Channel Dashboard overview](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/help/data-streams/dashboard-channel-overview.webp)

## Live Channel Activity

This section displays real-time metrics that help you monitor the data streaming activity of a channel and its connected subscribers.

![Live Channel Activity metrics](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/help/data-streams/dashboard-live-channel-activity.webp)

* **Messages Streamed** - This metric displays the total number of messages streamed through the channel for the day.
* **Live Subscribers** - This displays the number of subscribers currently connected to the channel and actively receiving streamed data. This value reflects the real-time count at the moment you view the dashboard.

> **Note:** You can aslo retrieve the live susbcriber count programatically using the `getLiveCount()` method in the [SDK](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/sdk/javascript/v1/cloudscale/data-streams/get-live-count/) or through the [Data Streams REST API](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/api/code-reference/cloud-scale/data-streams/get-live-count/#GetLiveCount). Refer to the [Monitor Channel Activity](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/data-streams/implementation/monitor-channel-activity/) guide for implementation details.

## Triggers

The **Triggers** section displays the available methods for publishing data to the channel. These triggers enable you to stream data into the channel seamlessly.

![Triggers section showing publishing methods](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/help/data-streams/dashboard-triggers-section.webp)

The following triggers are available:

**Signals:**

Use [Catalyst Signals](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/signals/getting-started/introduction/) [events](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/signals/help/events/) to publish data to the channel and initiate channel actions in real-time responses. When events occur in connected services (such as Zoho CRM, Data Store, or custom publishers), they can be routed to the Data Streams channel through Signals rules and targets. Click **Go to Signals** to navigate to the Signals service and configure event-driven publishing for this channel.

**SDK**

Use the Catalyst SDK to publish data to the channel from your application code. This is ideal for scenarios where your backend service or function generates the data to be streamed. Click **Learn more** to view the [publishing guide](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/data-streams/implementation/publish-data-sdk/).

Refer to the [Key Concepts](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/data-streams/key-concepts/#publishing-methods) page to learn more about the different ways to publish data to a Data Streams channel.

## Data Transfer

The _Data Transfer_ section presents the volume of data published through the channel over a selected time period in a graphical format. 

![Data Transfer graph](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/help/data-streams/dashboard-data-transfer-graph.webp)

You can adjust the time frame using the time period selector in the top-right corner. You can choose from the default time ranges or specify a custom date range.

![Time period selector](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/help/data-streams/dashboard-time-period-selector.webp)

You can select one of the following time periods to view channel data transfer:

<table class="content-table">
	<thead>
		<tr>
			<th class="w20p">Time Period</th>
			<th>Range</th>
		</tr>
	</thead>
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>**Today**</td>
			<td>Displays the inbound data streamed through the channel from **12:00:00 AM of the current day until the present time**. The graph shows the data volume received during each time interval within the day.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>**Yesterday**</td>
			<td>Displays the inbound data streamed through the channel **during the entire previous day**, from **12:00:00 AM to 11:59:59 PM**.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>**Last 7 days**</td>
			<td>Displays the overall data transfer for **each day of the last 7 days**, including the current day until the present time. The previous 6 days are calculated starting from **12:00:00 AM of the first day**.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>**Last 30 days**</td>
			<td>Displays the overall data transfer for **each day of the last 30 days**, including the current day until the present time. The previous 29 days are calculated starting from **12:00:00 AM of the first day**.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>**Custom Range**</td>
			<td>Enables you to select a **specific start and end date** using the calendar picker, within a maximum interval of **2 months**. The chart then displays the inbound data published through the channel within the selected date range.</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

The chart displays the inbound data size (in KB) received by the channel within the selected time range. Each data point on the graph corresponds to the volume of the data streamed into the channel during a specific time interval. Hovering over a data point displays the timestamp and the exact inbound data size recorded for that interval. 

> **Note:** The **Inbound Data Size** represents the total amount of data received by the channel from publishers during each time interval. This value is displayed in kilobytes (KB) and reflects the volume of data entering the channel before it is distributed to subscribers.

The graphical visualization helps you monitor data transmission trends and identify spikes in streaming activity over time. 

![Data Transfer chart with metrics](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/help/data-streams/dashboard-data-transfer-chart.webp)

## General Details

The General Details section displays important configuration information about the [channel](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/data-streams/channels-overview/).

![General Details section](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/help/data-streams/dashboard-general-details.webp)

The following details are displayed in this section:

* **Channel ID** - The unique identifier assigned to the channel while it is created. This ID is required when publishing data to the channel or when generating subscriber connection tokens using the SDK or API.
* **Created By** - The user who created the channel.
* **Created On** - The date the channel was created on.
* **Last Modified On** - The timestamp of the most recent modification made to the channel configuration.
* **Control Type** - The access control configured for the channel - either User Roles or Custom Logic.
* **Retention Time** - The duration for which streamed data is retained in the channel after it is published.

> **Note:** Each Data Streams channel retains published data for **48 hours**. Subscribers can reconnect within the retention period and receive events that were streamed during that time by using the appropriate subscribe type.

You can edit the channel name or delete the channel from the channel page using the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner. Refer to the [Manage Channels](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/cloud-scale/help/data-streams/implementation/manage-channels/) guide for detailed instructions.