myViewBoard Account

To maximize the features on the ViewSonic ViewBoards, users should create an account on https://myviewboard.com. Having an account allows you to connect cloud drives, access files, and enables many other features that come with these smartboards. You can also access the ViewSonic training videos on their YouTube channel to see the capabilities of the ViewBoard and various features that can be used educational setting. The following steps will outline how to set up an account to get you going.

In any web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge) navigate to the myViewBoard website. In the top right corner, click "Sign Up"

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser and the sign in option pointed out in the upper right corner.

Click "Sign Up with Microsoft" from the list of options. This button will take you through the typical Microsoft authentication that you see with many of the apps we use here at D11. If you are already logged in to Office365, it should automatically set up your account. If not, enter your D11 email ([email protected]) and then your network password

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser with the create an account page open and the sign up with Microsoft option pointed out.

The first time you log in you will be presented with a few options to describe our organization. You can fill this out if you wish or you can click the very faint "Skip" option below the "Finish" button

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard dashboard open for first time and pop up showing allowing you to customize your experience by answering some questions.

If you fill out the information, click the "Confirm" to submit the information

You will land on your myViewBoard dashboard. To continue customization, click on the "Follow Me" tab. It is highlighted in the image below.

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser showing the dashboard that appears when users are logged in. The follow me icon in the upper tabs is highlighted.

On the Follow Me page you will see several options on the left side. You can use this page to customize some settings to help tailor your specific experience

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser and the settings for the site are open.

Binding Your OneDrive to your Account

Binding your OneDrive or other storage location to your account will allow you to save files you create on the ViewBoard to your OneDrive as well as open files from your OneDrive or other location on the Board.

To begin linking your cloud storage to your myViewBoard account, click on the "Cloud Integrations" tab on the left

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser and the settings are open with cloud integration selected from the left side menu

Next, click the "Bind" button that is located next to the service you are looking to set up. Our suggestion is that you set up your D11 OneDrive account at a minimum, but you can also set up a personal OneDrive account, your D11 Google Drive account, and many others

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser and the settings are open with cloud integration selected from the left side menu. OneDrive for business has a bind option under it that is circled.

If Binding your D11 OneDrive you will follow the on screen instructions to login

You will be redirected back to your Cloud Integrations page after Binding, and you should see a banner noting that you have successfully set up the service. If you wish to disconnect a service you can do so by clicking the "Unbind" button located next to it

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser and the settings are open with cloud integration selected from the left side menu. there is now a message at the top indicating that OneDrive for business was bound to your account.

Other Custom Setting Information

From here you can continue setting up your other storage options if you wish. If you set up more than one option you can change you default option but clicking the "Set As Default" Button next to that service. The first service you set up will automatically be set as your default unless you change it

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser and the settings are open with cloud integration selected from the left side menu. The googledrive option has a "set as default" option below it which is circled.

If you wish to customize even further, you can do so by clicking on any of the options to the left or on the icon next to your email address and then choose the "Edit Account" option from the dropdown menu.

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser and the settings are open with cloud integration selected from the left side menu. Your user is pointed out in the upper right corner and the menu is open under your user with the edit account option highlighted.

In your account settings, there are multiple tabs. The first tab allows you to do some customization of your name and even add an Avatar. Feel free to explore the tabs and set up settings as you wish.

Screenshot of windows screen with myviewboard open in a browser and the edit account options are open showing the personal avatar options and account name settings.

Any changes you make will need to be saved by clicking on the "Confirm" button at the bottom. Once you have done this you should see banners in the sections that you have made changes to. You also will see the changes reflected almost immediately at the top of the page.

Using your Account with a ViewBoard

Your myViewBoard account should now be ready to use with any ViewSonic ViewBoard in D11. The next step you can take is using your smartphone to download the companion app. this will allow you to sign in to any ViewBoard by scanning a QR code in relevant applications like whiteboard. Scanning this QR code will sign you into the Board and give you access to many features. If you choose not to download the app onto your phone, you can still sign in manually to the ViewBoard.

Keep in mind that a ViewBoard will automatically sign out users after a period of time passess.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Support Center via a HappyFox ticket or by calling 719-520-2211.

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