Webcast URLs

What Are Webcast URLs?

Webcast URLs are the distinct links used throughout the setup, broadcast, and analysis of webinars and virtual conferences hosted on the ON24 Intelligent Engagement Platform. They provide role-specific access depending on whether the user is presenting, producing, previewing, or attending an event.

These URLs ensure the right stakeholders access the correct environment, whether it’s the presenter console, audience-facing experience, event testing environment, or reporting dashboard. They support all interactive and broadcast capabilities described on the webinar capabilities page.

Why It Matters

Each webcast URL functions as a dedicated entry point into a segment of the webinar workflow. Clear URL distribution ensures that presenters, moderators, producers, and attendees all enter the correct environment without confusion.

This clarity improves event readiness, reduces technical errors, and ensures a smooth experience for both hosts and audiences. The ability to control and distribute distinct URLs allows teams to run rehearsals, conduct quality checks, and ensure accurate reporting—supporting the broader engagement strategy found on the Propel Your Pipeline page.

How They’re Used

• Presenter URL: Gives presenters and producers access to the Presenter Console, where slides, video, engagement tools, and backstage communication (like Team Chat) are managed. Presenters use this URL to deliver content live or in simu-live formats.
• Preview URL: The Preview URL lets organizers test the Audience Console before the event goes live. It helps ensure that engagement tools, layouts, slides, and media are functioning correctly. This preview process aligns with event-readiness best practices highlighted on the ON24 Platform page.
• Audience URL: The public-facing attendee link used for registration and viewing. This URL directs participants to the live or on-demand webinar experience. Many events accessible through Audience URLs are featured on the Upcoming Webinars page.
• Reports URL: After the event, organizers use the Reports URL to access analytics dashboards where attendee behavior, engagement scores, Q&A submissions, and performance metrics are tracked. These insights support pipeline acceleration strategies discussed on the Propel Your Pipeline resource.

Key Benefits

• Clear Access Structure: Ensures each participant receives the correct environment.
• Better Production Quality: Enables rehearsal, testing, and technical optimization.
• Easy Audience Distribution: Provides a simple, trackable attendee access point.
• Data Transparency: Reports URLs make post-event analysis quick and accessible.
• Improved Operational Control: Reduces confusion and improves coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Are Webcast URLs?
   • They are role-based URLs used to manage and deliver webinars and virtual conferences, including Presenter, Preview, Audience, and Reports links.
2. Why Are Multiple URLs Needed?
   • Each URL provides a different function—presentation, testing, attending, or reporting—ensuring smooth operations.
3. Do Webcast URLs Work On Mobile?
   • Audience URLs do. Presenter and Reports URLs are typically best used on desktop to ensure full functionality.
4. Are Webcast URLs Unique To Each Event?
   • Yes. Each webinar or virtual conference generates its own distinct set of URLs.

Editorial & Methodology Notice

This article adheres to ON24’s editorial and data integrity standards, referencing only verified ON24 benchmark sources and official platform documentation. Updated: November 2025