DAKboard OS devices utilize a unique display URL, giving them the ability to quickly and easily change the screen being shown on your DAKboard display.  Display articles are automatically set on all new devices, this article discusses their use and how to deploy them if not in place on your device.


Add the Display URL to a DAKboard Display

In your DAKboard account, click on "Displays", then click the More actions button next to the desired display and select "Settings":




Next, highlight and copy the Display URL field (or click the copy button next to the Display URL field):


Then, click "View Device Settings":



Note: your device needs to be powered on and connected to the same wifi network as your computer or tablet


Scroll down and paste your copied URL into the "DAKboard Private URL" text field:



Click "Save changes" and when complete, restart your device by unplugging the power and plugging the power back in.


Your device will now start up and begin showing the screen marked as "Default" in the Screens section. 



Change the screen shown on a DAKboard display


After completing the above steps to add the URL to your display, you can then choose which screen is being shown on the display. 


1. Under "Displays & Devices" in the DAKboard options, click the more actions button to the right of the display in the list.

2. Click the more actions button and select "Assign a screen"

3. In the modal that pops up, choose the screen to show on this display and click "Save changes" 


Your display will soon refresh and begin showing the selected screens. Keep in mind that multiple screens are available on the Essential plan and higher. Compare pricing plans here: https://dakboard.com/pricing



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