Overview
Kiosk mode lets you leave a shared device, a tablet or lobby computer, open to an onboarding form. The screen automatically clears between employees so no one's information lingers for the next person.
Kiosk mode is a wrapper page that displays your onboarding form inside a full-screen frame. Two things keep it safe for shared use:
- Auto-Reset on Inactivity. If no one interacts with the screen for 3 minutes, a 30-second countdown appears. If still no activity, the page reloads and returns to the start of the onboarding form — ready for the next person.
- Manual Reset Button. A Reset button is always visible in the top-right corner. Staff can tap it at any time to immediately clear the screen.
How to Setup Kiosk Mode
- Get Your Kiosk URL
- Your TempWorks Onboarding contact will provide you with a "Kiosk URL" specific to your account. For example, https://app.onboarded.com/tempworks/kiosk?render_url=[your-onboarding-link]
- The "render_url" is your TempWorks Onboarding Link, typically a job-apply or branch-selection URL tied to your account. If you don't have it, reach out to your TempWorks Onboarding contact before continuing.
- Open the Kiosk URL on Your Device
- Open a browser on the device you're using as the kiosk (tablet, desktop, or any device with a browser).
- Navigate to your "Kiosk URL". The page loads with your onboarding form in the center and a "Reset" button in the top-right corner.
- Put the browser in full-screen mode (usually "F11" on desktop or use your browser's full-screen option). This prevents employees from accidentally navigating away from the kiosk.
- *Note* Keep the browser tab open. If the tab is closed and reopened, the session restarts, and any form data in progress is lost.
- Employee Completes Onboarding at the Kiosk
- Direct the employee to the device. They complete the onboarding form normally.
- When they're done, they (or a staff member) can select "Reset" to immediately clear the screen for the next person. The screen clears automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity.
Branch Selection
If your "Kiosk URL" includes branch selection, employees see a screen asking them to select a branch (searchable by postal code) before the onboarding form loads. Once a branch is chosen and "Continue" is selected, the form opens with that branch pre-set.
Troubleshooting
- The screen isn't auto-resetting. The auto-reset only works when the onboarding form is served from the same domain as the kiosk page (app.onboarded.com). If your "render_url" points to a different domain, the inactivity timer is paused. Select the manual "Reset" button and contact your TempWorks Onboarding contact to get the correct URL.
- The countdown appeared but the employee is still using the form. Any interaction (tap, scroll, or keystroke) resets the inactivity timer. If an employee is actively using the form, the countdown disappears as soon as they interact with it.
- The form isn't loading. Check that the device has an internet connection and that the "render_url" in your "Kiosk URL" is correct. You can paste the "render_url" value into a new browser tab to verify it loads on its own.