Beekeeper allows you to add shortcuts widgets to your homepage configuration. This article explains how these can be used and set up.

Overview of Shortcuts Widget

The Shortcuts Widget highlights selected entries from your Shortcuts list.the first eight entries defined in your Shortcut list.  Configuration and placement are managed through the admin dashboard under Settings > Home Widgets. You can add as many Shortcuts widgets as you want. By default it will displays first eight entries from your Shortcuts list.

A shortcuts widget on web-app home screen (displayed in the right column).

Setting up Shortcuts Widget

With The Shortcuts Widgets, you can curate specific lists of links, tools, and resources for different teams. Instead of showing every shortcut to every user, you can now create "mini-dashboards" on the Home tab tailored to specific roles—like "Manager Resources" or "Safety Quick-Links."

Overview

The Shortcuts Widget allows Admins to:

• Group specific shortcuts together under a custom title.
• Control exactly which links appear in a specific Home tab configuration.
• Provide descriptions to help users understand what the resources are for.

Configuring a Shortcuts Widget

1. Navigate to the Dashboard, click on the Settings menu category and select Home Widgets.
2. Click the + Add new widget button. In the "Add widget" library, select Shortcuts.
3. Define Title and Description:
   • Widget Title: Enter a name (e.g., Onboarding Essentials).
   • Widget Description (Optional): Add a brief summary of what these shortcuts cover.
4. Select Your Shortcuts Click into the Add shortcut or section search bar. You can add shortcuts in two ways:
   • By Section: Select an entire category (e.g., "Employee Resources") to add all links within it.
   • Individually: Click the dropdown arrow next to a section to pick and choose specific links (e.g., just "Accident Reporting" and "Safety Protocols").
5. Review the Preview As you add shortcuts, a Preview list will appear at the bottom. You can:
   • See exactly how many links are included.
   • Click the Trash icon next to a specific shortcut to remove it from the widget.
   • Click Clear all to start your selection over.
6. Save and Publish Once satisfied, click Add widget, then remember to click Save on the main Home Configuration page to push the changes live to your team.

You can add multiple Shortcuts widgets to the home screen configuration.

Select “Shortcuts” widget

Set title and description

Start adding shortcuts to the widget

Select them by section or individually

Once selected, confirm by pressing the “Add widget” button.

Keep in mind:

• Remember to Save configuration
• Widget is “Hidden” by default
• New widgets are placed at the bottom. Drag and drop to re-order widgets
• You can differentiate widget views between mobile and desktop

Best Practices for Shortcuts Widgets

💡 Keep it Focused

Avoid cluttering a single widget with too many links. If you have 20+ shortcuts, consider breaking them into two separate widgets with distinct titles (e.g., "Daily Tools" and "HR Support"). We will display up to 8 shortcuts in a single widget.

💡 Use Descriptive Titles

Since the widget title is what users see first on their mobile app or desktop home screen, make it action-oriented so they know exactly what they’ll find inside.

💡 Inherited Order

Note: The order of shortcuts within the widget is inherited from the original order set in the global Shortcuts section of the Toolbox. If you want to change the sequence, you must adjust the master list in the Toolbox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can see these widgets? The visibility depends on device and individual shortcuts settings.

Who can set up these widgets? Only global administrators can set up widgets on home configuration.

Does deleting a shortcut from a widget delete it from Beekeeper? No. Removing a shortcut from a widget only removes it from that specific view. The original shortcut remains safe in your Toolbox.

Can I add multiple Custom Shortcut Widgets to home configuration? Yes! You can add as many Custom Shortcut Widgets as you wish.

Can I add the same shortcut to multiple widgets? Yes! A shortcut (like "Report an Incident") can live in both a "Safety" widget and a "Manager" widget simultaneously.