---
title: "Create Desktop Wallpaper Communication"
slug: "create-desktop-wallpaper-communication"
updated: 2026-10-26T10:47:05Z
published: 2026-10-26T10:47:05Z
canonical: "support.whatfix.com/create-desktop-wallpaper-communication"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.whatfix.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Desktop Wallpaper Communication

> [!WARNING]
> Note
> 
> - Desktop Wallpaper Communication is a Beta feature. To enable this feature, contact [support@whatfix.com](mailto:support@whatfix.com?subject=Enable%20Desktop%20Wallpaper%20Communication%20for%20DAP%20on%20OS&body=Hello%20team%2C%20%0A%0APlease%20enable%20the%20Desktop%20Wallpaper%20Communication%20feature%20for%20my%20DAP%20on%20OS%20account.%20%0A%0AThanks%20and%20regards%2C).
> - Desktop Wallpaper Communication is not included in the Hub Notifications tab.

Create and configure Desktop Wallpaper Communications using the DAP on OS dashboard.

Desktop Wallpaper Communication creation is a two-step process:

**Step 1:** Create Desktop Wallpaper Communication

**Step 2:** Configure Visibility Rules

#### Create Desktop Wallpaper Communication

Use the following steps to create Pop-ups using the DAP on OS Dashboard:

1. On the Whatfix Guidance dashboard, click **Widgets**. ![ia_left_nav_widgets](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/ia_left_nav_widgets.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
2. Click **Pop-ups**. ![Hub_widgets_popup.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Hub_widgets_popup.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)

1. Click **Create widget**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/CLM_DB_CreateWidget.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
2. Click **Pop Up**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/SelectPopup_DB.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
3. Click **Wallpaper**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/SelectWallpaperPopup_OSDB.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
4. Select the **Desktop wallpaper** Pop-up template.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/ClickDesktopWallpaper.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
5. Click the **Untitled Pop-up** text on top and enter a name for the wallpaper.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/UntitledPopupRename_WallpaperPopup.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
6. Click **Upload image**.

![DSC_uploadimage.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/DSC_uploadimage.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)

> [!WARNING]
> Note:
> 
> - Ensure your custom image is 1920×1200 resolution or a 16:10 ratio and in .png format.
> - Use a higher-resolution image for larger desktop screens but maintain the 16:10 ratio to ensure proper display.

1. Paste the embed URL of the image you want to insert or upload an image from your local drive or Whatfix Gallery.

![Hubdb_DSC_image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Hubdb_DSC_image.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)

> [!NOTE]
> Info:
> 
> - Click **Replace** to select and upload a different image.
> - Click the **Delete** icon to remove the currently selected image.
> 
> ![HubDB_replace_deleteimage.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/HubDB_replace_deleteimage.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)

1. Under the **Set as** section, select any one of the following options: **Lock screen**, **Home screen** or **Both lock screen and home screen**.

![HubDb_DSC_SetAs.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/HubDb_DSC_SetAs.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)

> [!WARNING]
> Note:
> 
> On Windows, set an image for the Home screen, Lock screen, or both. On Mac, a single image is used for both screens.

1. Toggle between **Windows** and **Mac** icons to preview how it appears on each Operating System.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/UntitledPopupRename_WallpaperPopup(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
2. Preview how the image looks as **Lock screen** or **Home screen** by selecting either the Lock screen or Home screen buttons.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/LockScreentoggle.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)

> [!WARNING]
> Note:
> 
> You cannot save the Desktop Wallpaper Communication unless you enter a name and configure the visibility rules.

#### Configure Visibility Rules

Use the following steps to configure a Pop-up:

1. In the **Visibility rules** section, click **Set Visibility rules.**

![hub_db_dsc_VR.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/hub_db_dsc_VR.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
2. Set the **When does the pop up start and stop appearing** and **Who does the pop up appear to** for the Desktop Wallpaper Notification to appear. For more information, see [Visibility Rule Conditions for Pop-ups](/hub/docs/visibility-rules-for-popups).

![Hub_DSC_VR.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Hub_DSC_VR.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
3. Click **Save**.

![Hub_db_save.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Hub_db_save.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
4. Once you are done creating the Desktop Screen Communication, select the widget and click **Send to ready**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/clm_db_send_to_ready.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)
5. Go to the **Ready** Stage and select the widget you want to move to Production Stage, and then click **Push to production**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/clm_db_push_to_production.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A21%3A24Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A21%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HQHI4Ku54AmGutoMvyncv19Vfk%2F1zDxs0rm4G7ihDXA%3D)

The DAP on OS widget that appears on your system screen.