Custom Buttons in Console
The Custom Buttons feature lets Publishers create personalized navigation shortcuts in Console - linking directly to documentation, dashboards, or support tools to streamline workflows.
Overview
The Custom Buttons feature allows Publishers to add their own navigation shortcuts directly in the Console sidebar. These buttons can link to any internal or external destination, making it easy to surface tools, documentation, or support resources for advertisers and internal teams.
Custom Buttons are fully configurable via Platform Configurations in the Configuration Manager, and appear instantly in the Console’s left-hand navigation.
Example use cases:
- Link to product documentation or campaign guides
- Open internal dashboards or support systems
- Connect to helpdesks, chat tools, or external BI platforms
Enabling Custom Buttons
Custom Buttons are managed through the Platform Configurations section in the Configuration Manager. From here, you can create, edit, or remove buttons that will display in your Console environment.
Navigation:
Platform Configuration → Custom Buttons → Add Button

Creating a Custom Button
When adding a new button, you’ll define three main fields:
Field | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
Button Name | The short label that appears in the Console navigation. Keep it concise. | Documentation |
Icon | Select an icon from Console’s built-in icon library. | settings_icon |
Link | The URL that the button will open. This can be internal (within Console) or external (e.g., ReadMe, Intercom, or Looker). | https://dev.kevel.com/docs/creating-a-campaign/#/ |
Icon Selection
When configuring your button, click the icon selector to browse Console’s full icon library. Choose an icon that visually represents your button’s purpose - or example, “info” for help, “book” for documentation, or “chart” for dashboards.

Visibility Controls
Each button can be toggled Visible / Hidden within the configuration modal. When enabled, it appears instantly for all users in your Console environment — no restart or publish action required.
Example
Here’s an example of a setup where a custom button called Documentation links directly to a campaign creation guide hosted in Kevel’s ReadMe documentation.

Once configured, the button appears in the Console’s left-hand navigation under your client or publisher context.
Example Use Cases
Use Case | Description |
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Documentation / How-To Guides | Provide quick access to campaign setup documentation or training resources. |
Support | Link to Intercom, Zendesk, or your internal helpdesk portal. |
Analytics Dashboards | Redirect to BI dashboards like Looker or Power BI for performance insights. |
Feedback or Feature Requests | Add a link to your product feedback form or roadmap board. |
Billing Portal | Provide easy access to payment details or invoice management. |
Changelog / Release Notes | Keep advertisers informed with links to recent updates. |
Configuration Summary
Setting | Description |
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Short Name | Label for navigation; concise and clear. |
Icon | Choose from a wide set of preconfigured icons. |
URL | Destination link (internal or external). |
Visibility Toggle | Enable or hide the button. |
Updated about 8 hours ago