# Building Your Own Lists

The entire monitoring system is based on[ lists of collection criteria](https://docs.junkipedia.org/reference-material/glossary#list) informally known as lists. To begin, you can follow existing lists created by other users. When you are ready to create your own lists, navigate to the [monitoring system](https://docs.junkipedia.org/getting-started/social-media-monitoring#go-to-monitoring-page) and select “Lists”> “Add New List.” This is the same side panel[ where you can find your saved searches](https://docs.junkipedia.org/getting-started/social-media-monitoring/searching-the-database#saved-search-button).

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When you select “Add New List,” the “Create a New Monitoring List” form opens.

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* **Name:** Give the list a name to distinguish it from other lists. It is often useful to mention the platform in the list name.
* **Platform:** The list will pull content from the platform selected here. At this time, lists can only contain channels from a single platform.&#x20;
* **Type:** Select “Account/Channel List” to create a list of accounts. Select “Terms” to search the selected platform for those terms.&#x20;
* **Description:**  Enter a summary of the type of accounts/terms on your list.&#x20;
* **Collect Historical Data:** Check this box to enable collection of available historical posts. &#x20;
* **Public:** Check this box to enable Junkipedia users outside of your organization to follow your list.&#x20;
* **Shared with my org:** Check this box to automatically share your list with others in your Junkipedia organization.&#x20;

Click “Create List.” To learn about adding channels to and editing your list, see [Edit an Existing List](https://docs.junkipedia.org/getting-started/social-media-monitoring/edit-an-existing-list).