Opening Urls In The Default Browser

In some situations, opening a URL in the device's default browser provides a better experience than using the in-app browser. This is especially important for links that require authentication (such as Google login), which may not function correctly inside an in-app browser.

To support this, Amego allows URLs to open in the device's default browser within a modal window, so attendees don't have to fully leave the app.

This article explains how to use amego_target=modal to open any URL in the default browser modal.

When Should I Use the Default Browser Modal?

You should consider using the default browser modal when:

• A URL requires login or authentication (for example, Google sign-in)
• A third-party site does not load correctly in the in-app browser
• You want to preserve the attendee's place in the app while displaying external content

How It Works

By adding amego_target=modal to the end of a URL, you instruct the app to open that link in the device's default browser while keeping it contained inside a modal overlay.

The Basic Rule

Add ?amego_target=modal or &amego_target=modal to the end of your URL:

• Use ? if the URL does not already contain parameters
• Use & if the URL already contains one or more parameters

Examples

Case 1: Simple Domain Only

Before: https://example.com
After:  https://example.com?amego_target=modal

Case 2: Domain With a Path

Before: https://example.com/products
After:  https://example.com/products?amego_target=modal

Case 3: URL With One Parameter

Before: https://example.com/search?q=shoes
After:  https://example.com/search?q=shoes&amego_target=modal

Case 4: URL With Multiple Parameters

Before: https://example.com/products?category=electronics&sort=price
After:  https://example.com/products?category=electronics&sort=price&amego_target=modal

Case 5: URL With a Path and Multiple Parameters

Before: https://shop.example.com/checkout?item=123&quantity=2
After:  https://shop.example.com/checkout?item=123&quantity=2&amego_target=modal

Quick Tip

Check your URL before adding the parameter:

• No ? present → add ?amego_target=modal
• ? already present → add &amego_target=modal

Where Can This Be Used?

You can apply amego_target=modal to URLs in multiple areas of the Amego CMS, including:

• Custom links
• Speaker or sponsor links
• Content descriptions
• External resources

Summary

Using amego_target=modal ensures that external links open reliably while keeping attendees inside the app. This is especially helpful for login-required URLs and third-party tools that perform best in the device's default browser.