Tour the Broadsign Publish Interface

Broadsign Publish showcases a clear interface that is intuitive to use. You can effortlessly create and display location-specific digital signage content across your network.

This page introduces the sections of the Broadsign Publish interface.

To access the login page for Broadsign Publish, go here.

It is possible that a custom URL has been created. In that case, ask your domain Administrator about the proper URL to use.

Login page

Enter the address and password that your domain Administrator provided you, then click Login. The address (username or email) is not case sensitive.

Tip: You are presented with the Your Messages page. However, if you are a Network Operator, you are presented with the Insights page.

Note: If you are inactive for more than 30 minutes in Broadsign Publish, you will be automatically logged out. You can log back in and continue where you left off.

If you forgot your login password, you can reset it.

To reset your password:

  1. Access the login page for Broadsign Publish.
  2. Click I forgot my password.
  3. In the window that opens, enter your email address, then click Send me an Email.

    4. Send me an Email

    An email will be sent to the email address.

    Note: If you get a message stating that you are not allowed to reset your password, contact your administrator.

  4. In the email that you have received, click the password reset link.

    5. This brings you to a page where you can choose a new password.

    Choose new password

  5. Type your new password.
  6. Click Update Password.

Broadsign Publish supports the following browsers:

Note: Broadsign recommends that you use the latest version of the Google Chrome browser.

Your Messages page

When logging in to Broadsign Publish, the first section you see is the Your Messages page. It provides a list of existing messages. On this page, you can create new messages and update existing messages. For an overview of the interface, see Your Messages Page.

Your Screens page

This page lists the screens that have been shared with you by your Administrator. From this list, you can share screens with other users or select a screen to see what's playing on it. For an overview of the interface, see Your Screens Page.

Your Library page

This page lists the content that has been shared with you by your Administrator and content that you have uploaded. From this list, you can organize, share, and preview your content. For an overview of the interface, see Your Library Page.

Your Schedule page

The Your Schedule page allows you to view your messages on a horizontal schedule based on the message schedule dates. The schedule visualization of the screen content allows you to manage your schedule and find gaps in your playlist by knowing what is playing on a given screen at a given time. This is especially useful if you have large networks of screens and many messages to manage.

For an overview of the interface, see Your Schedule Page.

Your Emergencies page

This page provides a list of existing emergency messages. You can prepare or activate messages for different emergency situations. The emergency messages will appear within seconds on your player. For an overview of the interface, see Your Emergencies Page.

Insights page

This page lists information about your domain's usage. For an overview of the interface, see Insights Page.

Note: Only users with the is network operator level of access can view the Insights page. If you need this level of access, contact your domain administrator. For more information, see Level of Access.

The following table lists the icons available in Broadsign Publish and their use.

Icon Description
Image content Indicates that the file is image content.
Asset collection content Indicates that the file is an asset collection content.
Video content Indicates that the file is video content.
Template content Indicates that the file is template content.
Audio content Indicates that the file is audio content.
View content or message Indicates that the message or content item can be viewed.
No comment Indicates that the message or content item does not have any comment yet.
Comments Indicates that the message or content item already has comments.
View in landscape In Message preview mode, rotates the message in landscape mode.
View in portrait In Message preview mode, rotates the message in portrait mode.
Scheduled for Later Icon Indicates that the message is approved and scheduled to play in the date range and with screens assigned.
Message scheduled Indicates that the message is scheduled to play later.
Message ended Indicates that the message has ended.
Message not scheduled Indicates that the message is not scheduled on any screen.
Waiting for approval Indicates that the message or content item is waiting for approval.
Message or content rejected Indicates that the message or content item has been rejected.
Read-only message Indicates that the message is read-only.
Discontinued content Indicates that the content is discontinued content.
Content information Lists information about the content item.
Content used Indicates that this content is used in at least one message.
Delete Deletes a message, folder, screen, or content item.
Edit content Allows to edit content.
List View Grid View Switches between List view and Grid view.
Move to folder Moves a screen or content item to a folder.
Upload content Uploads multiple content items in the Your Library page.
Download content

Downloads multiple content items from the Your Library page to your computer.

For Network Operators, downloads message history data.
Create folder Creates a folder.
Random order Indicates that the messages on a screen are played in a random order.
Rename Renames a screen, content item, or folder.
Share Shares content or screens with users or groups of users.
Remove message from screen Removes a message from playing on a screen.
Clone message Clones an existing message.
Locate folder Locates the folder containing the selected item or screen.
Content can be used in messages Indicates that all assets in the folder can be used in messages (Admin only).
Content cannot be used in messages Indicates that all assets in the folder cannot be used in messages (Admin only).