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Configure Kiosk Screens

Kiosk screens let you display operational information from FlightLogger Maintenance on shared screens.

They are designed for passive viewing in places where teams need shared visibility, such as a workshop, hangar, stores area, operations room, or maintenance office.

A kiosk screen can show selected operational widgets without requiring a user to interact with the normal application interface.

What kiosk screens are used for

Kiosk screens are used to make important information visible to a team.

They can help users see current operational status without opening individual records or asking for manual updates.

For example, a kiosk screen may be used to show information related to:

  • Work orders
  • Inventory
  • Stock
  • Purchase orders
  • Other configured operational widgets

The exact content depends on how the kiosk screen is configured.

Why kiosk screens are useful

Kiosk screens help teams stay aligned during daily work.

They can support:

  • Workshop coordination
  • Hangar visibility
  • Stores and inventory awareness
  • Purchasing follow-up
  • Operational status reviews
  • Shared situational awareness during busy periods

Instead of relying only on verbal updates, emails, or individual users checking the system, a shared screen can show relevant information continuously.

How kiosk screens work

A kiosk screen is configured in FlightLogger Maintenance and then displayed through a public kiosk URL.

That URL contains a secure access token generated for the kiosk screen.

The kiosk screen does not require a normal signed-in user session in the same way as the main application. This makes it suitable for shared screens, but it also means the URL should be handled carefully.

Anyone with access to the active kiosk URL may be able to view the kiosk screen.

Kiosk screen access

Each kiosk screen has its own access token.

The access token is used to generate the public kiosk URL.

A kiosk screen can be:

  • Active
  • Revoked
  • Expired

Active kiosk screens

An active kiosk screen can be viewed through its current public URL.

A kiosk screen is active when it has not been revoked and has not expired.

Revoked kiosk screens

A revoked kiosk screen URL is no longer valid.

You may revoke a kiosk screen URL if:

  • The URL was shared with the wrong people
  • The screen should no longer be available
  • Access needs to be stopped immediately
  • A shared display is being replaced
  • You want to remove external or old access

Revoking access helps protect operational information.

Expired kiosk screens

A kiosk screen may have an expiration date or duration.

When the expiration is reached, the kiosk screen is no longer active.

Expiration is useful when a screen should only be available for a limited period, such as during onboarding, testing, temporary operations, or a specific maintenance event.

Generate a new URL

You can generate a new URL for a kiosk screen.

When a new URL is generated, the previous URL is no longer valid.

Use this when:

  • You want to rotate access
  • The current URL may have been shared too widely
  • A screen location changes
  • You want to refresh access control
  • A display device is replaced

After generating a new URL, update the shared screen or device with the new link.

What can be configured

When configuring a kiosk screen, you define the screen name and the content to display.

The content is configured using widgets.

A kiosk screen can include one or more widgets, depending on what information the team needs to see.

The system uses the configured widgets to determine which operational data the kiosk screen should follow.

For example, widgets may relate to:

  • Work orders
  • Inventory items
  • Stock
  • Purchase orders

Keep the configuration focused. A kiosk screen is most useful when it shows the information the audience needs at a glance.

Create a kiosk screen

To create a kiosk screen:

  1. Go to Administration.
  2. Open Kiosk Screens.
  3. Select New Kiosk Screen.
  4. Enter a name for the screen.
  5. Select or configure the widgets to display.
  6. Choose the expiration behavior, if required.
  7. Save the kiosk screen.
  8. Open the kiosk screen URL on the shared display.

The exact fields and options may depend on your account setup and permissions.

Update a kiosk screen

You can update a kiosk screen when your operational needs change.

For example, you may want to:

  • Change the screen name
  • Add widgets
  • Remove widgets
  • Change the displayed focus
  • Adjust expiration
  • Replace the public URL

Review kiosk screens regularly to make sure they still match the team’s daily workflow.

Display a kiosk screen

After the kiosk screen has been configured, open the public kiosk URL on the display device.

This may be a:

  • Workshop monitor
  • Hangar screen
  • Stores display
  • Office display
  • Operations room screen

Place the screen somewhere the relevant team can see it easily.

Security considerations

Kiosk screens are designed for shared visibility.

Because they use a public URL with an access token, you should treat the URL as sensitive.

Best practices include:

  • Share kiosk URLs only with people who need them
  • Avoid posting kiosk URLs in public places
  • Revoke URLs that are no longer needed
  • Generate a new URL if access may have been exposed
  • Use expiration for temporary screens
  • Review active kiosk screens regularly
  • Make sure the displayed information is suitable for a shared area

Do not use kiosk screens for information that should only be visible to individual signed-in users unless your organization has approved that use.

When to use kiosk screens

Use kiosk screens when a team needs shared operational visibility.

Good examples include:

  • A workshop team tracking active work
  • A stores team monitoring stock or inventory activity
  • A purchasing team following purchase order status
  • A maintenance office reviewing operational flow
  • A hangar team coordinating work during busy periods

Avoid creating too many kiosk screens. Too many displays can make it harder for users to know which information matters.

Best practices

  • Give each kiosk screen a clear name.

  • Keep the screen focused on one audience or workflow.

  • Use only the widgets that are useful for that location.

  • Avoid overcrowding the screen.

  • Place displays where the right team can see them.

  • Use expiration for temporary screens.

  • Revoke old or unused kiosk URLs.

  • Generate a new URL when access should be rotated.

  • Review kiosk screens as workflows change.

Summary

Kiosk screens display selected operational information on shared screens.

They use a public URL with an access token, so access should be managed carefully. Kiosk screens can be active, revoked, or expired, and you can generate a new URL when access needs to be rotated.

Configured well, kiosk screens help teams stay aligned by making important operational information visible where the work happens.