Open URL
  • 09 May 2023
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Article Summary

The Open URL action allows you to open an URL (optionally in a specific browser).

General
TypeOpen URL
Name

Actions are easier to comprehend and manage over time when they have a suitable name that accurately expresses what they do.

URLwww.example.com
Advanced
BrowserSpecify which browser should open the web page. The following options are available:
  • Default - the URL will be opened by the browser configured as default on devices.
  • Internet Explorer
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Opera
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Safari
  • Liquit - the URL will be opened using the Liquit browser.
When you select a specific browser to open the URL with and that browser is not available on the device, the URL will be opened in the default browser.
HiddenIf this option is selected, then a background web request is made and no browser will be opened. This option is available only for Liquit browser.
Close after (seconds)Set the number of seconds after which the Liquit browser automatically closes.
Trust all URL schemesIf this option is selected, all URL schemes are considered safe.
Additional trusted URL schemesFor example vmware-view. The URLs can be separated by comma.
Shared authentication sessionThe Liquit session can be injected if opening a URL with a browser that is not yet authenticated to the Liquit Workspace.
Force private modeOpens the URL in the selected browser, in private mode. The following browsers are supported with private mode:
  • Internet Explorer 11
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Opera
  • Edge (Chromium)
Agent

The agent is required to open an URL in a specified browser. If no agent is running the URL will be opened in a new tab of the default browser configured on the device.

Supported platforms

PlatformSupported
WebYes
WindowsYes
macOSYes

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