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# Embossing
Use Control Center to manage embossing configurations, such as the embossing schedule and the programs associated with specific configurations. Embossing is the process of adding raised or recessed details—like names, card numbers, and expiration dates—to a card for personalization and branding. It enhances both the card’s functionality and visual appeal. For more information, refer to [Physical card embossing](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/physical-card-embossing).
# Create an embossing configuration
You must work with your Pismo representative to create a new embossing configuration.
1. From the main menu, select **Configurations** > **Embossing**.
2. Use the links in the notification to first download a configuration spreadsheet and then open a Service Desk request. Your Pismo representative will help you complete the configuration spreadsheet and create your new configuration.
# Edit an existing embossing configuration
For existing embossing configurations, you can change these settings in Control Center.
| Setting | How you can use it | For more help |
| :------------------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Embossing schedule | Specify the days and times embossing jobs run | [Change the embossing schedule](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/embossing-in-control-center-beta#change-the-embossing-schedule) |
| Associated programs | Assign specific embossing configurations to your programs | [Associate a program with an embossing configuration](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/embossing-in-control-center#associate-a-program-with-an-embossing-configuration) and [Remove a program from an embossing configuration](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/embossing-in-control-center#remove-a-program-from-an-embossing-configuration) |
| Alias | Specify an alternate name for a program to make it easier to identify | [Define an alias](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/embossing-in-control-center#define-an-alias) |
To change any other setting, you must work with your Pismo representative. In Control Center, use the links in the notification to first download a configuration spreadsheet and then open a Service Desk request. Your Pismo representative will help you complete the configuration spreadsheet and update your existing configuration.
## Change the embossing schedule
To change the embossing schedule, do the following:
1. From the main menu, select **Configurations** > **Embossing**.
2. On the **Embossing** screen, select the embossing configuration.
3. On the **Embossing details** screen, select **Edit**.
4. Change the required details in the embossing wizard and select **Update schedule**.
## Associate a program with an embossing configuration
There are two ways to associate a program with an embossing configuration.
### From programs
1. From the main menu, select **Configurations** > **Programs**.
2. On the **Programs** screen, select the program.
3. On the **Program information** screen, select the **Embossing** tab.
4. Select **Add embossing**.
5. Enter the required details in the embossing wizard and select **Add configuration**.
### From embossing
1. From the main menu, select **Configurations** > **Embossing**.
2. On the **Embossing** screen, select the embossing configuration.
3. On the **Embossing details** screen, select **Add programs**.
4. Enter the required details in the programs wizard and select **Add programs**.
## Remove a program from an embossing configuration
There are two ways to remove a program from an embossing configuration.
### From programs
1. From the main menu, select **Configurations** > **Programs**.
2. On the **Programs** screen, select the program.
3. On the **Program information** screen, select the **Embossing** tab.
4. Select **Remove this embossing configuration from the program** and then confirm.
### From embossing
1. From the main menu, select **Configurations** > **Embossing**.
2. On the **Embossing** screen, select the embossing configuration.
3. On the **Embossing details** screen, select the trash icon next to the program and then confirm.
## Define an alias
To specify an alternate name for a program to make it easier to identify, you can define an alias.
1. From the main menu, select **Configurations** > **Embossing**.
2. On the **Embossing** screen, select the embossing configuration.
3. On the **Embossing details** screen, select **Edit**.
4. Enter an alias name and select **Save**.