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The standalone Tableau app uses Pickcel’s Connected App integration to securely display Tableau dashboards. It connects directly to Tableau Cloud and supports automatic dashboard refresh, making it ideal for sharing business intelligence and analytics.
Looking for an alternative? If you need 2FA support or are using BrightSign devices, use the Dashboard app (Tableau method) instead, which uses server-side login and works across all device types.
The process is divided into two main parts: first, creating a “Connected App” in Tableau to grant secure access, and second, using the credentials from Tableau to set up the app in Pickcel. By following these steps, you can display your interactive Tableau dashboards and reports directly on your digital screens.

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Part 1: Create a Connected App in Tableau

In this section, you will configure Tableau to trust Pickcel and generate the secure credentials needed for the integration.
  1. Sign in to your Tableau Cloud account using your Site Administrator credentials.
  2. From the navigation pane on the left, select Settings, then go to the Connected Apps tab. Image
  3. Click the drop-down arrow next to the New Connected App button and select Direct Trust. (A configuration dialog box will appear.) Image
  4. In the dialog box, fill in the following details:
    • App Name: Give your connected app a descriptive name, such as Pickcel Signage Integration.
    • Access Level: You can set this for the entire site or for a specific project, depending on which dashboards you want to make available.
    • In the Domain allowlist section, you can enter the Pickcel domain for added security or leave it as All domains for broader access.
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  5. Click the Create button. Your new app will appear in the list.
  6. By default, the new app is disabled. Locate your newly created app in the list and click the three-dots menu (…) next to it, then select Enable. Image
  7. Now, click on the name of your app to open its details. Click the Generate New Secret button. Image
  8. Tableau will now display the credentials Pickcel needs. Copy the Secret ID, Secret Value and Client ID and save them in a secure place. You will need them in the next part. Image
  9. While still in Tableau, navigate to the specific dashboard you wish to display. Copy its full URL from your browser’s address bar.
With your credentials and dashboard URL copied, you are now ready to configure the app in Pickcel.

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Part 2: Configure the Tableau App in Pickcel

Now you’ll use the credentials you just generated to set up the Tableau app within your Pickcel account.
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Search for the app

Log in to your Pickcel account. Go to the Apps module and search for Tableau.
Search for the Tableau app in the App Store
Click the Tableau app card, then click Create App in the app details panel.
Tableau app details with Create App button
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Fill in the dashboard and credentials

Fill in the following fields:
  • Name: a name for this dashboard, e.g. Q3 Sales Performance Dashboard
  • Dashboard Url: the full URL of the Tableau dashboard you copied earlier
  • Tableau User Email: the email of the Tableau user who has permission to view the dashboard
  • Connected App Client ID: the Client ID you copied from Tableau
  • Connected App Secret ID: the Secret ID you copied from Tableau
  • Connected App Secret: the Secret Value you copied from Tableau
Then choose a Layout Type, Landscape, Portrait, or Footer, to match your screen.
Tableau app form with dashboard and credential fields, and Layout Type options
3

Preview and create the app

Click Preview to test the connection and load your dashboard. If it loads correctly, click Create App to save your configuration.

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What’s Next?

The app is saved to your Media library under the name you gave it. Add it to a composition, then schedule and publish it to your screens like any other content.