Configure website properties per playlist

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For website spots, you can edit the following display properties:

  1. Go to Content > Playlist.

  2. In the playlist pane, select the playlist.

  3. In the Content of playlist pane, hover over a spot and click   Edit display properties.

  4. Switch to the tab Website.

  5. Edit the following properties:

    Website

    Enter the URL of the website including http:// or https://.

    This URL is automatically registered as a permitted website, so all websites that start with this URL are permitted.

    Test

    Open the website in your standard browser for testing.

    Preload the headers of a website

    Select to preload the website headers. To do this, a head request is sent to the website.

    Note that a this can lead to an error with an encrypted website, even though the page may be available. Keep in mind, that certain restrictions may apply.

    Allowed websites

    Click + to add URLs, to which the spot may navigate:  

    • Make sure, that you enter the full URL when adding websites including http:// or https://.                                

    • If you add a top-level domain, the authorization applies for all subordinate pages.

    Click Edit in text editor to edit a list of allowed websites or add multiple websites in a text editor. Enter very website as a complete URL in its own line.

    Authentication

    Select which login data (username and password) to use logging on to the website:

    • None

    • Basic

    The authentication functionality is only supported by Grassfish Windows or Linux players.

  6. Click Save to save your changes.

Note

Grassfish is not responsible for the availability of content from the internet, for the selection of appropriate websites, or operational interference with the Grassfish system.

Keep in mind that by using a website on a player (hardware), malware such as viruses, Trojans, or worms can infiltrate the player.