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Quick Start Guide

Get your first BrandCast display up and running in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites​

  • A BrandCast account
  • A device to use as a display (tablet, TV, or computer)
  • Internet connection

Steps​

1. Create Your Account​

  1. Visit brandcast.app
  2. Click Sign Up in the top right corner
  3. Enter your email, name, and password
  4. Verify your email address
  5. Complete your account profile

Your account includes a free 14-day trial with full access to all features.

2. Create Your First Store​

After logging in, you'll be prompted to create your first store:

  1. Enter your store name (e.g., "Main Location" or "Downtown Store")
  2. Add store details (address, timezone, contact info)
  3. Click Create Store

Tip: If you have multiple locations, you can add more stores later from the Stores page.

3. Create Your First Display​

Displays are the screens that show your content:

  1. Click Displays in the navigation menu
  2. Click Create Display
  3. Choose a display type:
    • Store Front - Customer-facing displays (lobby, entrance, checkout)
    • Break Room - Employee-facing displays (schedule, announcements)
  4. Enter a name (e.g., "Front Counter Display")
  5. Enter the location (e.g., "Checkout Counter")
  6. Click Create

You'll receive a registration code to connect your physical display device.

4. Connect Your Display Device​

On your display device (tablet, TV, or computer):

  1. Open a web browser
  2. Navigate to display.brandcast.app
  3. Enter the registration code from step 3
  4. Click Register Device

Your display is now connected and will show a default layout.

5. Upload Your First Content​

Add images or videos to your content library:

  1. Click Library in the navigation menu
  2. Click Upload Media
  3. Select images or videos from your computer
  4. Add tags to organize your content (optional)
  5. Click Upload

Supported formats:

  • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF
  • Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI (max 100MB)

6. Create a Layout​

Layouts control how content appears on your display:

  1. Click Layouts in the navigation menu
  2. Click Create Layout or choose a template
  3. Add content areas:
    • Drag and resize areas on the canvas
    • Assign content sources (media, integrations, etc.)
  4. Name your layout
  5. Click Save

7. Assign Layout to Display​

Connect your layout to your display:

  1. Go to Displays
  2. Click on your display
  3. Under Active Layout, select the layout you created
  4. Click Update

Your display will immediately show the new layout!

8. Optional: Add Integrations​

Enhance your display with dynamic content:

  • Google Slides - Slideshow presentations
  • RSS Feeds - News, announcements, social media
  • Calendar - Events and schedules
  • Weather - Local weather information
  • Stock Market - Real-time stock prices

See Integrations for setup instructions.

Next Steps​

Now that you have your first display running, explore these features:

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