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title: Local Channel
tags:
  - Info
---
# Local Encrypted Channel Configuration
Adding the following configuration to your node allows it to communicate encrypted messages over our local MQTT channel.

1. Go to Channel 2
    - Navigate to the settings or configuration section where channel settings are managed.

2. Set the channel role to `Secondary`
    - Locate the option to designate the channel role and choose "Secondary" from the available roles.

3. Enter the pre-Shared 256-bit key
    - Input the following key: `H1HDyEqg5W9XFilicVTIaoWYrs8URmWGo5fAYfbxQgo=`

4. Set the name to `Chicago`

5. Disable MQTT uplink and downlink

![Local Channel Settings Example](../assets/images/mqtt4.png)