How to Add Custom Buttons to a Conferfly Room

Note: Custom buttons are available only on the Enterprise plan.

Add a Custom Button to Open a URL

1. Go to Conferfly Room Settings > Additional Buttons.
2. Click the + Add Button.
3. To add a URL, ensure it starts with http:// or https://.
4. You have two options for launching a URL:
   • Default: Opens the link in a new tab or window (fullscreen if kiosk mode is enabled).
   • Incognito Mode: Opens the link in a private window if the option is toggled on (the app's Incognito window, or Incognito/InPrivate if the room runs in Chrome or Edge). Nothing is saved after the window closes, which makes it ideal for signing in to personal accounts.

Example: Add a custom button to launch Google Drive in an Incognito window

Add a Custom Button to Open an App on the Room Computer

In the Conferfly app, you can pick an app installed on the room computer instead of typing a link. This works on Windows, Mac and Linux, with no registry file needed.

1. Open the Conferfly app on the room computer and go to Room Settings > Additional Buttons.
2. Click + Add Button, then Choose an app.
3. Pick the app from the list (you can search it). Its name and icon are filled in, and you can still change them.
4. Click Add Button.

Note: An app button opens only in the Conferfly app, and only on the kind of computer it was picked on (a button picked on a Mac opens on Macs). Apps marked with a warning sign can be used to leave kiosk mode.

Add a Custom Button to Launch a Native App (Windows)

Running Conferfly in Chrome or Edge, or the app isn't in the list? You can still open a Windows app through a link:

Step 1: Create a Registry File

• Open Notepad (or any text editor).
• Paste the following template:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\{{app-name}}]
@="URL:{{app-name}} Launch"
"URL Protocol"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\{{app-name}}\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\{{app-name}}\shell\open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\{{app-name}}\shell\open\command]
@="\"C:\\Path\\To\\App.exe\""
 

• Whenever you see {{app-name}}, replace it with the desired protocol name (e.g., vlc for VLC media player app). Use one word or hyphenated words.
• Replace C:\\Path\\To\\App.exe with the full path to your application. You can find this by right-clicking the app > Properties.
  • Important: It’s crucial to escape every backslash (\) and quote (") in the path, just like in the template above.
• Save the file as {{app-name}}.reg (e.g., vlc.reg).

Step 2: Add to Windows Registry

• Double-click the .reg file.
• Confirm the prompt to add it to your Windows Registry.

Step 3: Use in Conferfly

• Go to Conferfly Room Settings > Additional Buttons.
• Click the + Add Button.
• In the URI field, enter: {{app-name}}:// (e.g., vlc://)

Example: Adding a custom button to launch the VLC media player using vlc.reg.

If you still need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected], and we will be happy to help you.