Create Dashboard Content from a Connected App

Skykit Apps make it possible to display Dashboards from supported business intelligence tools, Dashboard providers, and content providers in Skykit Beam. After an Administrator adds an app and saves any required credentials, users can create Dashboard content from Content > + Content > Apps and then add that content to a playlist, collection, or layout.

Availability: Dashboard apps are available to Pro and Enterprise customers. If you do not see Dashboard apps or the Dashboard content option in Skykit Beam, your plan may not include access or the feature may need to be enabled. Contact support@skykit.com or your Skykit Administrator for help.

This article explains how to create Dashboard content from a connected app. If you need to add an app or manage saved credentials first, see Add and Manage Apps in Skykit Beam.

Skykit Beam content dashboard lists published digital displays, including sales performance and emergency alerts.

Before you begin

Before you create Dashboard content from an app, the app must already be available in your Skykit Beam tenant. Some Dashboard apps also require saved credentials so Skykit Beam can authenticate with the Dashboard provider and display the content on a screen.

Administrators are responsible for adding apps and creating saved credentials. Once that setup is complete, Administrators, Display Managers, Content Managers, Content Creators, and Basic (Legacy) users can create dashboard content from connected apps, as long as the app and the required credentials are available.

Requirement	Why it matters
The app has been added to your tenant	The app must be connected before users can create Dashboard content from it.
Saved credentials are available, if required	Credentials allow Skykit Beam to log in to the Dashboard provider when authentication is needed.
You have the Dashboard URL	The URL tells Skykit Beam which Dashboard to display.
You know the correct login method	The login method should match how your organization normally signs in to that Dashboard provider.
You have access to create content	Users must have the appropriate Skykit Beam access to create new content.

Credential privacy: When you create Dashboard content, you select a saved credential nickname. You cannot view the saved username or password behind that nickname.

Who can create Dashboard content from apps?

Dashboard content creation is separate from app and credential management. Administrators manage the setup, while other users who are allowed to create content can create Dashboards from apps that have been enabled.

Learn more about Beam roles here.

Beam Role	Create Dashboard Content	Add Apps	Create/Manage Credentials
Administrator	✅	✅	✅
Display Manager	✅ *when app and credentials are available	🚫	🚫
Content Manager	✅ *when app and credentials are available	🚫	🚫
Content Organizer	🚫	🚫	🚫
Content Creator	✅ *when app and credentials are available	🚫	🚫
Basic (Legacy)	✅ *when app and credentials are available	🚫	🚫

If you are a non-Administrator and you do not see the app or credentials you need, contact your Skykit Administrator. Administrators can add the app and create the credentials from App Management.

Create Dashboard content from a connected app

To begin, go to the Content page in Skykit Beam. Click + Content, then select Apps.

Content management dashboard displays assets while the Apps option is highlighted in the import menu.

Skykit Beam opens the app selection flow. Scroll to the app you want to use. If the app has already been connected, it displays Already connected.

Apps dialog highlights connected Power BI, Salesforce, and Apache Superset dashboard integrations.

Review the app details to confirm that you selected the correct app. Then click Next.

If the app does not show Already connected, the app may not be available to your tenant yet. Administrators can add the app if it is included with your edition. Non-Administrators should contact a Skykit Administrator.

Step 1: Enter the Dashboard URL and select credentials

In Step 1 of 3, enter the URL for the Dashboard you want to display. Copy the URL directly from the Dashboard in your browser, and include the full URL with https:// or http://.

Next, choose the saved credentials Skykit Beam should use to log in to the Dashboard provider. The credential list shows saved credential nicknames only. Select the nickname that matches the Dashboard, team, location, or provider account you want to use.

Power BI dashboard setup dialog requests a dashboard URL and login credentials in step one of three.

After you enter the dashboard URL and select the correct credentials, click Next.

Don’t see the correct credentials? Please reach out to your Skykit Administrator. Only Administrators can create, edit, or delete saved credentials.

In Step 2 of 3, select the login method that matches how you normally sign in to your Dashboard. For example, your organization may use a provider login, single sign-on, or an identity provider such as Okta.

Power BI Dashboard setup displays Step 2 login method dropdown with Direct, ADFS, MFA, Okta, and CloudGate options.

Choose the correct login method from the dropdown, then click Next.

Selecting the right login method helps Skykit Beam authenticate with the Dashboard provider using the saved credentials selected in the previous step. If you are not sure which method to select, confirm how your organization signs in to that Dashboard outside of Skykit Beam.

Step 3: Name the Dashboard content and review advanced settings

In Step 3 of 3, enter a clear name for the Dashboard content. Choose a name that will help other users find and understand the content in the library. A useful name often includes the Dashboard purpose, location, department, or audience.

Examples include Sales Performance Floor 2, Service Dashboard - North Region, or Executive KPI Dashboard.

Power BI dashboard creation dialog at step three, naming the app content Sales Dashboard Chicago Floor 2.

You can also expand Advanced Settings if you need to adjust Dashboard playback behavior.

Advanced setting	What it controls	When to adjust it
Reload Duration	How often the Dashboard reloads while playing	Use this when the Dashboard should refresh periodically to show updated data.
Timeout Duration	How long Skykit Beam waits before timing out the Dashboard load	Use this when a Dashboard needs more time to load because of provider performance, network speed, or Dashboard complexity.

After you enter the content name and review any advanced settings, click Create.

A Successfully created [App Name] Dashboard message appears when the content has been created.

Find and use the Dashboard content

After the Dashboard content is created, it appears in your Content library. You can manage it like other content in Skykit Beam and add it to a playlist, collection, or layout so it can play on a display.

Content dashboard lists published media, including the highlighted Sales Dashboard Chicago Floor 2 entry.

The content library item displays the Dashboard content name, duration, last updated date, creator, and publishing status. Use a descriptive content name so other users can quickly identify the Dashboard and understand where it should be used.

Troubleshooting

Use the table below if you cannot create Dashboard content from a connected app or if something does not appear as expected.

Issue	What to check
I do not see Apps under + Content	Dashboard apps may not be available for your edition, or the feature may need to be enabled. Contact support@skykit.com or your Skykit Administrator.
The app I need is not listed	The app may not be available for your tenant or edition. Ask an Administrator to review App Management.
The app does not say Already connected	An Administrator may need to add the app before users can create Dashboard content from it.
The app is unavailable or locked	Your plan may not include the app, or the app may not be connected. Contact your Skykit Administrator.
I do not see the correct credentials	Ask your Skykit Administrator to create or update the saved credentials for that app.
I do not know which credential to select	Choose the credential nickname that matches the Dashboard, department, location, or provider account. If the nickname is unclear, contact your Administrator.
I do not know which login method to select	Select the method that matches how your organization normally signs in to the Dashboard provider.
The Dashboard does not load or times out	Confirm that the URL is correct, the credentials are valid, and the login method is correct. If needed, ask an Administrator to review the saved credentials or adjust the timeout duration.
The Dashboard shows a login page instead of content	The selected credentials or login method may not match the Dashboard provider’s sign-in flow. Confirm the correct credential and login method.
The Dashboard content was created but does not appear on a display	Add the Dashboard content to a playlist, collection, or layout, then confirm the assigned display is online and using the correct content schedule.

If an app is unavailable, Skykit Beam may display this message:

This app is currently unavailable. It may not be connected or your plan may not include access. Please Contact your Skykit Administrator.

If you need to prepare an app before creating Dashboard content, see Add and Manage Apps in Skykit Beam. That article explains how Administrators add apps, manage edition availability, and create saved credentials.

If your dashboard workflow starts from Content > + Content > Dashboards instead of Content > + Content > Apps, see Creating a Dashboard Connection in Skykit Beam.