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title: "Sweepers"
slug: "sweepers"
updated: 2025-04-03T15:46:30Z
published: 2025-04-03T15:46:30Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.tritondigital.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sweepers

> [!NOTE]
> Sweepers via Triton Settings is an optional feature that must be configured in your publisher profile. Contact your Triton Digital Client Success Manager or [Customer Support](mailto:supportdesk@tritondigital.com) to enable sweepers.

> [!NOTE]
> There are **multiple sweeper options** available to accommodate different needs, such as inserting sweepers before and/or after each break. To ensure you have the right options enabled for your setup, please contact our support team for guidance.
> 
> Note that sweepers operate on a per-station basis. Once enabled, you must contact your CSM or Customer Support whenever you need to add Sweepers to another station.

A **sweeper** is a short audio file that marks the beginning and end of an ad break. Use the **Sweepers** section of **Content Management settings** to:

- Create sweepers and designate them as *sweep-in* or *sweep-out*.
- Target the sweepers to specific markets or stations.
- Upload the audio files that are used for each sweeper.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/7124b381-0a94-401a-abbd-9df9c4ea5dff/Images/Documentation/Settings_sweepers-overview.png)

1. Click to create a new sweeper.
2. Sweeper filter.
3. Sweeper options menu.

## Creating Sweepers

**To create a new sweeper:**

1. On the **Settings > Content Management > Sweepers** page, click **+New sweeper** to open the **New Sweeper** panel.
2. In the **New Sweeper** panel, enter a name for the sweeper. (See [Sweeper Creation Tips](/docs/sweepers#sweeper-creation-tips), below.)
3. Choose the **sweeper position** from the drop-down list. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7124b381-0a94-401a-abbd-9df9c4ea5dff/Images/Documentation/Settings_sweepers-create.png)
4. Click **Add content targeting rules** in the **Targeting** section to select the market/group/stations where you want the sweeper to be used.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/7124b381-0a94-401a-abbd-9df9c4ea5dff/Images/Documentation/Settings_sweep-safe-create-targeting.png)
5. **Upload** an audio file.
6. Click **Create sweeper** (or **Create sweeper & create another**).

### Video: Creating and Using Sweepers

[Embedded content](https://player.vimeo.com/video/984997794?h=c24bc43af1)

### Sweeper Creation Tips

- Use short but descriptive sweeper names to help you and your team easily identify sweepers when there are many in the list.
- Do not use special characters or punctuation in sweeper names; only use numbers, letters, and spaces (both uppercase and lowercase are permitted).
- Sweeper names cannot exceed 100 characters.
- Sweeper audio files must not exceed 15 minutes duration.

### Previewing and Downloading Sweepers

Once a sweeper audio file has been uploaded, you can preview the audio. You can also download the audio if you (or a colleague on your team) want to analyze the file in your preferred audio software.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/7124b381-0a94-401a-abbd-9df9c4ea5dff/Images/Documentation/Settings_sweepers-play-downlaod.png)

> [!NOTE]
> The **Play** and **Download** options are available for MP3 and WAV audio files. Other formats only include the **Download** option.

## Editing and Deleting Sweepers

Use a sweeper's options menu to delete the sweeper, or to open the **Edit Sweeper** panel, where you can change the sweeper name, position, targeting, and sweeper audio.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/7124b381-0a94-401a-abbd-9df9c4ea5dff/Images/Documentation/Settings_sweep-safe-options-menu.png)

## Sweepers Reporting

You can run a "Sweepers" report in [TAP Explore](/user/docs/tap-reports-tap-explore) to see sweeper impressions delivered. For more information, see [TAP Explore Report Types](/user/docs/tap-reports-tap-explore#report-types).