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title: "Rate Periods"
slug: "rate-periods"
updated: 2026-07-21T16:02:19Z
published: 2026-07-21T16:02:19Z
canonical: "help.idibilling.com/rate-periods"
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# Rate Periods

This table defines Rate Periods used when entering information for Time of Day and Time Group details. This also populates the ***Time of Day*** list in the discount wizards.

To set up and maintain this table:

- Under **Data Management** double-click **Rate Periods**. This displays the Rate Periods window.

![](https://support.idibilling.com/webhelp/idiAdminConsole/content/en/19171.bmp)

The Rate Periods window contains the following information.

| ID | Unique number used to identify this record. The ID must be greater than 100. IDs lower than 100 cannot be modified or deleted. |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Rate Period name. |
| Is Displayed | Check this box to display the Rate Period as an option in the drop-down list on the Time of Day window. |
| Associates to RPD Amount | Select the RPD (rate plan detail) Amount (Amount 1, Amount 2, or Amount 3) from the drop-down list. This associates the rate plan details amount with the time of day group. |

The shortcut menu for this table lets you add, edit and delete payment types. See [Working with Data Management Tables](/v1/docs/working-with-data-management-tables).