Simplified Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up Ads
Step 1: Log In to the Admin Portal
2. Enter your login credentials:
• Username: Sent via email (all lowercase)
• Password: Case-sensitive
Step 2: Create a Machine Group
1. Navigate to: User Machines > Machine Groups
2. Click Add
3. Enter a Group Name (e.g., Testing123)
4. Select the Machine Number from the list (each number is tied to a specific machine name)
• If unsure, check the Machines List to view all available machines
5. Click Confirm
Step 3: Upload an Advertisement
1. Go to: Advertising > Add Gallery
2. Click Add
3. Choose the ad type:
• Image Ad (must be under 3MB)
• Video Ad (must be under 100MB)
4. Provide a label/name for the ad (optional)
5. Select the screen placement:
• Top Advertisement → choose Screen Top Advertisement (1080 × 441 pixels)
• Welcome Screen → choose Screen Saver Advertisement (1920 x 1080 pixels)
6. Upload the image or video file
7. Leave the Advertising Picture Address as-is
8. Set Start Time (e.g., today and select zero for immediate start)
9. Set End Time (to run indefinitely, select a year far in the future, like 2035)
10. Add any optional notes
11. Click Confirm
Step 4: Create an Ad Group
1. Navigate to: Ad Group > Add
2. Enter a Group Name
3. Notes are optional
4. Click Confirm
Step 5: Assign the Advertisement
1. Go to: Ads Configuration
2. Scroll to Non-added Ad List
3. Based on your ad type:
• Select Screen Saver Advertisement for welcome screen ads
• Select Screen Top Advertisement for banner ads
4. Check the box for your uploaded ad
5. Click Add > Confirm
Step 6: Link the Ad to Equipment
1. Go to: Equipment Ads > Add
2. Select the Ad Group you created
3. Select the Machine Group you created earlier
4. Click Confirm
Step 7: Activate the Advertisement
1. Go to: User Machines > Machine List
2. Locate your machine
3. Make sure the following switches are ON:
• Screen Saver Ad Switch (for welcome screens)
• Top Advertisement Switch (for banner ads)
4. If using multiple banners:
• Set the switch to Yes
• Choose how many seconds each banner displays (e.g., 4–6 seconds)
5. Click Confirm