What Does “Open Externally in Browser” Mean?
When adding links (like sign-up forms, donation pages, or external websites) to your app, you may see a checkbox labeled “Open externally in browser” under the Embedding section of a Web Page screen.
This setting controls how the link opens when someone taps it in the app.
What This Option Does
When you check “Open externally in browser”, the app will open the link in the user's default web browser (like Chrome, Safari, etc.) instead of inside the app itself.
This is helpful for web pages that:
- Require additional login permissions (like some Google Forms)
- Involve secure payment processing
- Doesn’t display correctly when embedded within the app
How to Enable “Open Externally in Browser”
- Go to All Screens in your admin dashboard.
- Select the Web Page Screen you want to edit.
- Under Edit Web Page Screen.
- Open the Advanced settings.
- Under Embedding, check Open externally in browser.
- Click Save Changes.
Once enabled, when users tap that screen in the app, the link will open directly in their phone’s browser instead of inside the app.
When to Use It
✅ Recommended:
- Forms that display login errors (like "Unauthorized" or error code 401)
- Web content that doesn't load or function properly in the app
🚫 Not Recommended:
- For most basic pages that display fine in-app (like simple info pages or basic external sites)
- If you want users to stay within your app experience