# IAM permissions for Channel
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There are two distinct sets of permissions: the **Channel lifecycle management permissions** that you need to create and manage Channels, and the **service execution role** that the Channel assumes to deliver data.

**Topics**
+ [Channel lifecycle management permissions](msk-data-delivery-iam-lifecycle.md)
+ [Service execution role](msk-data-delivery-iam-service-role.md)