This article will guide you through the process of adding your own URLs to the Analytics Carousel view. This feature allows you to display external web pages directly within your Analytics dashboard for a more integrated experience.
Requirements for External URLs
Before you begin, it's important to understand that embedding external content is subject to the security rules of modern web browsers. Here are the key requirements to keep in mind:
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Protocol Specification: You must include the full protocol (i.e.
https://) in the URL. -
iFrame-Friendly Content: The website you are linking to must allow itself to be embedded in an iframe. Some websites have security settings that prevent them from being loaded within an iframe.
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Web-Hosted Resources: The URLs must point to a web server. Linking to local file resources (e.g.,
file:///C:/...) is not permitted due to browser security restrictions.
Steps to Add a URL in Carousel View
Follow these steps to add your custom URLs to the Carousel view:
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Open Analytics.
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Click "Change Selection" in the top-right corner of the page.
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Select "Options".
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In the "Carousel External URLs" field, enter the URLs you want to add. If you are adding multiple URLs, separate them with a comma
Sharing Your Custom Carousel View
The custom URLs you add to the Carousel view are only visible on your local browser by default.
To share your customized view with others, you will need to generate a "Share URL". For more information on how to do this, please refer to our article on how to share a URL.