Use links and app links to connect your content Updated June 13, 2025 15:06 Links and app links in Showpad allow you to seamlessly connect to your content, making it easier for users to access related files, Pages, Courses, Paths, Experiences, and Experience folders. This guide covers the differences between these link types and how to use them effectively. Note: Only Showpad users with access to the Experiences, Pages, Courses, or Paths can open links or app links to these items and their folders or files. Prospects cannot access these links. See how it works Key features Internally share links to files, Pages, Courses, and Paths Links open in either the Showpad app or a browser Use app links to connect Experiences and Experience folders Add parameters to app links You need this to succeed Plan: eOS Expert, eOS Advanced, eOS Professional Legacy plan: Showpad Coach Essential, Showpad Content Essential, or higher Permissions: Administrator, Promoted Member with Content permission Prerequisites: Users must be assigned to the Experience containing the linked content The quick way Copy the link or app link URL: Files, Pages, Courses, and Paths: Copy the link from the item's detail panel. Experiences and Experience folders: Copy the app link from the Experience detail panel or Experience Builder. Insert the link or app link in a Microsoft Office document. Insert the link or app link into a PDF file. Add the link or app link to your Files library. Or share the link or app link using any method that works for you. Do this step by step Understand links and app links Links and app links are URLs that connect to specific content within Showpad. However, they function differently based on the content they target: Links to files, Pages, Courses, and Paths: Universal links that open the Showpad app if installed. Otherwise, they open in a web browser. Do not support parameters. Suitable for emails, documents, or other external content shared internally. App links to Experiences and Experience folders: Always open in the Showpad app. Support optional parameters, like modal views, for added functionality. Do not fall back to a web browser if the app is unavailable. Tip: You can use the URL schemes in this article to create app links with parameters for files and Pages. Back to Top Copy a link to a file, Page, Course, or Path Navigate to the Libraries tab. If your organization uses multiple Divisions, select the desired Division from the top-left dropdown menu. Select either All Files, Pages, Courses, or Paths. Click on the item you want to link to. In the Overview section of the detail panel, click the Copy icon under File, Page, Course, or Path link. This copies the link URL to your clipboard. Back to Top Copy an app link to an Experience Navigate to the Libraries tab. If your organization uses multiple Divisions, select the desired Division from the top-left dropdown menu. Select Experiences. Click on the desired Experience. In the Overview section of the detail panel, click the Copy icon under App link. This copies the app link URL to your clipboard. Back to Top Copy an app link to a Classic Experience folder Click Open Experience Builder in an Experience’s detail panel. Hover over a folder, click the gear icon, and then App Link. Tip: To add a parameter to the app link, view the Showpad URL scheme article.Example of an app link with a parameter:showpad://folder/4522?modal=1The added parameter, ?modal=1, displays the folder in a modal window, a pop-up that slides over the current content in Showpad iOS and Android. Closing it returns the user to their previous view. Highlight the app link and copy it to your clipboard. Back to Top Insert links in a Microsoft Office document If you use links in a Microsoft Office document, they will be removed when you upload it to Showpad. DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files are flattened into PDFs to be displayed in Showpad. Find out more about how Showpad handles Microsoft Office files. After exporting the file as a PDF, you'll need to edit it in Acrobat Pro. Open your DOCX, XLSX, or PPTX document. Export the document as a PDF file. This is very important, as uploading this file directly to Showpad will remove any links, macros, or animations. Open the newly converted PDF in Acrobat Pro and follow the instructions to insert links into a PDF file. Back to Top Insert links into a PDF file Copy the link or app link as described above. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Pro. Under All tools, click Edit a PDF. Select Link and click Add or edit a link. Select the region in the document you want to link. This will open the link properties. As a Link Action, select Custom link and click Next. Select the Actions tab, then select Open a web link from the drop-down menu. Click Add and paste the link URL that you copied. Click OK twice when you're done. Save the PDF document. Upload the PDF to Showpad. When the user clicks the link in the PDF file, the linked item will open. Note: Ensure the user has access to the Experience containing the linked files. Back to Top Add links and app links to your Files library You can create URL assets to add links to your Files library. Use them in Courses, Experiences, Pages, Announcements, and more. This lets you track them like other asset types. To add a link to your Files library as a URL asset, follow the instructions in this article. Back to Top Related articles Showpad URL scheme requirements Interact with buyers in Shared Spaces Update content on your device Using Pages in Experiences Add content blocks to your Page layout