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How to Configure the Sidebar Information Panel

The sidebar is a high-visibility notification panel attached to the edge of the desktop; it does not interfere with normal software use. Only one enabled config can be active per group.

1. Go to Desktop → Sidebar

Go to Console → Desktop → Sidebar to view existing configs (group, title, whether enabled, creation time, etc.). Click New Config at the top right.

Sidebar list

2. Create a sidebar config

Fill in the "New Sidebar Config" panel:

FieldDescription
Select GroupWhich group this sidebar applies to (only one enabled config per group)
TitleThe sidebar title, for identification
Enable Desktop Info BarWhen enabled, desktops in the group display this info bar
ContentRich-text editor supporting bold / color / lists / inserted images / hyperlinks; you can add URLs to open directly from the sidebar

New sidebar config

Click Confirm to save.

3. Apply

Turn on "Enable Desktop Info Bar" and save. After the client reboots, the sidebar appears at the edge of the desktop.

Sidebar preview

The sidebar information panel is attached to the desktop and does not block or interfere with software use.