Link Options

Every output link you generate can be customized with display settings, colors, fonts, and more. You configure these options when creating the link — they are saved into the URL itself, so each link can look and behave differently.

How to set options:

Open the Output Links panel from the Event dropdown, select your output type, and configure the options before generating the link. You can also edit options on existing links.

#General Options

Available on all plans and all output types.

Option	What it does
Device name	A custom label that identifies this screen in the Live Connections list. Give each screen a recognizable name like “Stage Left,” “Lobby TV,” or “Green Room.”
Mirror	Flip the display horizontally, vertically, or both. Use horizontal when the screen reflects off teleprompter glass, so text reads correctly.
Delay	Delay the timer by a number of seconds. Useful for compensating for broadcast or streaming delay, so the timer on the live stream matches the actual time remaining.
Time zone	Override which time zone the clock displays for this specific link. This overrides the event-wide timezone set in Room Settings. Helpful when one screen is in a different time zone than your event (e.g., remote speakers in another city). See Room Settings for the global timezone.
Hide hover controls	Remove the interactive controls that appear when you move your mouse over the screen. Ideal for unattended displays and kiosks where you don’t want someone accidentally clicking buttons.

#Display Settings

Control what information appears on presentation screens (Speaker, Audience, Staff).

Option	Default	What it does
Content mode	All	Show everything, or limit the screen to show only the timer, only messages, or only questions. Useful when you want a dedicated “questions only” screen next to the speaker.
Show time of day	On	Display a clock showing the current time
Show date	Off	Display today’s date on screen
Show event title	Off	Display the event name at the top of the screen
Show session info	On	Display the current session title and speaker name
Show time zone label	Off	Show the time zone abbreviation next to the clock (e.g., EST, PST, GMT)

#Background

Customize the screen background to match your event branding.

Option	What it does
Background type	Choose between a solid color, an uploaded image, or transparent (no background at all)
Background color	Pick any color for the background when using solid color mode (default: dark grey)
Background image	Upload a custom image to use as the screen background — great for branded event slides

Streaming overlay:

Use transparent background when embedding the timer as an overlay in OBS, vMix, or other streaming software. The timer will float over your stream content with no visible background.

#Theme Colors

Set the global text and accent colors for the screen.

Option	What it does
Text color	The main color used for all text on screen (default: white)
Accent color	A highlight color used for interactive elements, indicators, and emphasis (default: blue)

#Aspect Ratio

Match the timer display to your screen's shape.

Option	What it does
Aspect ratio	Choose a standard ratio (16:9, 21:9, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16) or enter a custom ratio. Most projectors and modern TVs are 16:9.
Custom width and height	When using a custom ratio, enter the width and height values (e.g., 32 and 9 for an ultra-wide LED wall).
Enforce ratio	Add black bars (letterbox or pillarbox) to force the content into the exact ratio, even if the physical screen doesn’t match. Prevents stretching or cropping.

#Blackout Settings

Customize what screens show during a blackout — when you temporarily blank all displays (for example, during a break or before the event starts).

Option	What it does
Blackout display	What to show during blackout: a solid color, an image (like a “We’ll be right back” slide or sponsor logo), or your normal background
Blackout color	The solid color to show during blackout (default: black)
Blackout image	Upload an image to display during blackout — perfect for break slides, sponsor logos, or a “Starting soon” graphic
Show clock during blackout	Keep the current time of day visible even when the screen is blacked out — helpful so the audience knows when the break ends

#Timer Styling

Customize how the countdown timer looks on screen.

Option	What it does
Font	Choose the typeface for the countdown digits
Font weight	How thick the digits appear: light, regular, medium, semibold, or bold
Timer size	How large the digits display: small, medium, or large
Normal color	The digit color during normal countdown time
Warning color	The digit color when approaching the end (warning zone) — typically yellow or orange
Critical color	The digit color when time is almost up or the speaker is in overtime — typically red
Text contrast	Add a shadow or outline behind the digits for better readability on bright or busy backgrounds

#Progress Bar

Customize the colors of the progress bar that shows how far through a session the speaker is.

Option	What it does
Normal color	The bar color during the safe zone — plenty of time remaining (default: green)
Warning color	The bar color when time is running low (default: orange)
Critical color	The bar color when time is almost up or in overtime (default: red)

#Message Styling

Customize how messages from the operator appear on screen. Messages are text announcements you send to specific screens during the event.

Option	What it does
Font	Typeface used for message text
Font weight	Thickness of the message text
Normal color	Text color for standard messages
Warning color	Text color for warning-level messages
Critical color	Text color for urgent messages
Alignment	Position the message text: left, center, or right
Text contrast	Add a shadow or outline for better readability on bright backgrounds

#Question Styling

Customize how audience questions appear when displayed on the presentation screens.

Option	What it does
Font	Typeface used for question text
Font weight	Thickness of the question text
Color	Text color for displayed questions
Alignment	Position the question text: left, center, or right
Text contrast	Add a shadow or outline for readability
Display style	Show questions as a styled card (with a background panel) or as plain text like a message
Stacking	When using card style: show all approved questions stacked, or show only the latest one at a time

#Security

Every output link is protected to prevent unauthorized access or tampering.

Tamper-proof links — Every link is digitally signed. If anyone tries to modify the URL to change settings or access a different event, the link will stop working.
Password protection — Add a password to any output link. Visitors must enter the correct password before they can see anything. Passwords are securely stored on the server — never in the URL.
Short links — Generate memorable short URLs that are easy to share. Short links always redirect within the same secure domain.
Server-side settings — Sensitive settings like passwords, logos, and layout configurations are stored on the server, not embedded in the URL. This prevents anyone from extracting or modifying them.

#Availability by Output Type

Not all options apply to every output type. This table shows which option groups are available for each category:

Option Group	Screens	Agenda	Controls	Audience
General options	✓	✓	✓	✓
Display settings	✓	—	—	—
Background	✓	✓	—	—
Theme colors	✓	✓	—	✓
Aspect ratio	✓	✓	—	—
Blackout settings	✓	✓	—	—
Timer styling	✓	—	—	—
Progress bar	✓	—	—	—
Message styling	✓	—	—	—
Question styling	✓	—	—	—
Agenda styling	—	✓	—	—
Password	✓	✓	✓	✓
Logo	✓	✓	—	✓

Screens = Speaker, Audience, Staff · Controls = Master Controller, Operator, Moderator · Audience = Q&A Submit, Polling