Services Options
This page explains Service Options within the Beefree SDK Developer Console. You can enable these optional services to extend the functionality of the builder and add features visible in UI.
Navigate to Services
Service Options are available for applications within the Beefree SDK Developer Console. Take the following steps to locate and enable them:
Log in to the Beefree SDK Developer Console
Navigate to the application you'd like to enable them for
Click Details
Click Configure Application under Application Configurations
Scroll down to the Services section
Check the checkboxes corresponding with the features you'd like to enable
Click Save changes in the upper right-hand corner
Your Service Options settings have been enabled and will be reflected in the UI of your application.
The following image shows what the Services section looks like within the Developer Console and the available options.
Service Options
This section lists and describes each of the options available in the Services section of the Application Configurations.
Media & File
Move files between folders in the file manager When enabled, users can reorganize assets by moving files across folders (via drag-and-drop or “Move to…”), keeping the library tidy without re-uploading.
Free stock image gallery in the file manager Enable the free stock image gallery. Your end users will be able to add stock images to their designs using this gallery. The images are free to use under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.
Import from external source in file manager When enabled, adds an option in the file manager to import images from different social networks and storage services. We use Filestack for this feature. Filestack may log the user’s IP address. If this is in conflict with your privacy policy, turn the feature off.
Apply image effects When enabled, an editor to apply image effects and transformations is available in the image module and for row background images.
Design & Layout
Row background image When this is active, advanced users of the builder can set an image as the background of a row or content area.
Row vertical align Adds a row option to vertically align column content (top, middle, bottom). Helpful for layouts with mixed image/text heights.
Cards style (Spacing and Cards rounded corners) Applies a card preset to rows and columns, with balanced internal spacing and rounded corners for a modern, card-based look.
Content area rounded corners Exposes a global setting to round the main content container’s corners across the design.
Content area padding Lets you set default inner padding for the main content area, ensuring consistent spacing without per-row tweaks.
Image rounded corners Adds a property to round image corners directly in the image block.
Button hover Enables hover state controls on buttons (e.g., background, border, and text changes on hover) for clearer interactivity.
Learn more about Hover Effect for Buttons.
Custom social icon When enabled in the Social module, users can upload their own social media icons. A new “Add a custom icon” feature will appear in the Social content block’s property panel.
Content Personalization
Dynamic image When this setting is enabled, users of the builder can specify both a static placeholder image and a dynamic image URL when adding an image content block. This allows for scenarios such as personalized birthday cards, countdown timers, dynamic ads, and other cases in which an image is built dynamically at the time it is served.
Learn more about Dynamic Images.
Display conditions When enabled, the display conditions widget will show as a row option. The widget can be used to apply the conditions created by the host applications or to add new syntax manually.
Learn more about Display Conditions.
Smart Merge Tags Surfaces context-aware suggestions for merge fields while editing, helping users pick the right data placeholders faster.
Merge Tags preview in toolbar Adds a toolbar control to preview merge tags with sample data from the host app, so users can validate personalization before sending.
Multi-language template Lets users manage language variants of the same design inside a single template and switch between them while editing.
Learn more about Multi-language Templates
Editing & Collaboration
Undo and changes history When enabled, it will give users the ability to undo or redo any changes that have been made to the email, including the ability to rewind and fast-forward to any point in their recent edit history.
Commenting Allows users to leave comments and start discussion threads inside an email or page, to collaborate asynchronously.
Dark mode preview When active, adds a toggle to the toolbar that allows a user to simulate the current design in dark mode.
Responsive Layout
Do not stack on mobile When enabled, adds a new row option to keep the horizontal layout on mobile devices. Useful when working with nav bars, icons, and other horizontal design elements.
Learn more about Do not stack on mobile
Stack order on mobile Adds a row option to explicitly set the order of columns on mobile, so you can control which column appears first in small viewports.
Learn more about Stack order on mobile
Hide content on mobile or desktop When enabled, adds a new property in the “Content properties” section of any content block that supports it. This widget allows users to hide a content block either on mobile or on desktop devices.
Learn more about Hide content on mobile or desktop
Mobile design mode Enables a focused mobile editing canvas and tools tailored for small screens, making it easier to fine-tune spacing, text size, and layout for mobile.
Learn more about Mobile design mode
Additional Configuration & Restrictions
Reverse stacking on mobile When enabled, adds a new row option to revert the stacking order of columns on mobile. Useful for layouts with alternating visual and text: applying it will ensure that, on mobile, images are consistently on top of their accompanying copy.
Learn more about Reverse stacking on mobile
Disable anonymous usage tracking We use third-party tools to aggregate anonymous usage data. It helps us develop a better product by assessing locations, devices, browsers, etc. This can be turned off if necessary.
Disable the HTML sanitize service in the HTML content block
When you disable the HTML sanitization service, you’re removing all restrictions on what users of the builder can add inside the Custom HTML content block.
The sanitize service checks and cleans up custom HTML, which can prevent the introduction of unsafe content or tags that might impact deliverability. However, disabling it can be useful if the host application needs custom HTML tags or attributes.
If disabled, you should implement an alternative code review process, such as using the
onChangeoronSaveevents to review content.The client-side configuration allows enabling (
forceSanitizeHTML: true) per user, but cannot disable sanitization for security reasons.
Learn more about Custom HTML and Custom Head HTML.
Activate custom limitations on File Manager In this section, you can activate restrictions for the file manager:
Specify which file formats your users can upload.
Set a maximum allowed size (default: 20MB).
Instead of file extensions, categories such as image, video, or text are shown, mapped to MIME types.
Image Title Attribute
The Image Title Attribute allows end users to add a custom title attribute to images in their email, page, or popup designs.
Adding a title attribute is an important step toward improving accessibility and user experience. When present, the title attribute provides additional context when a user hovers over an image. Also, screen readers can use it to deliver a verbal description, helping visually impaired users better understand the image in context. Visit the Image Title Attribute page to learn more.
Add a Favicon to Emails
You can add favicons to email designs in the email builder. Adding a favicon directly to an email's HTML is beneficial when the email is viewed in a browser, and the end user would like a favicon to display in the browser tab.
When activated in the Beefree SDK Developer Console, a new Configure favicon option becomes available in the Settings tab of the builder, where end users can select or edit their favicon. Visit the Add a Favicon to Emails page to learn more.
Last updated
Was this helpful?