Overview

The default presentation is automatically loaded when a BigBlueButton meeting starts and represents an important part of the user experience and branding. Many organizations choose to replace the default presentation with a custom PDF or PowerPoint presentation to provide users with a more personalized environment.

Replacing the default presentation is a simple process that only requires uploading a new presentation file.

Bare BigBlueButton Server

If you are running a standalone BigBlueButton server, you can replace the default presentation by updating the server configuration and uploading a custom presentation file.

Modify the Configuration File

Edit the following configuration file:

Add the following configuration entry:

Upload Your Presentation

Upload your presentation file named default-2.pdf to the following directory:

After uploading the file, restart the required BigBlueButton services if necessary and verify that new meetings load the updated presentation.

Big Blue Manager

If you are using Big Blue Manager hosting, you can update the default presentation directly from the management interface without accessing the server.

Changing the Default Presentation

1. Log in to your Big Blue Manager account.
2. From the left-hand menu, click BigBlueButton / API.
3. Select GUI and API Settings.
4. Choose the presentation file you want to use as the default presentation.
5. A PDF file is recommended, preferably with several blank pages at the end that can be used as a whiteboard during meetings.
6. Click SAVE SETTINGS to upload and apply the new presentation.
7. Use TEST AS USER or TEST AS MODERATOR to verify that the new presentation loads correctly.