Personalized UI, Custom Colors, CSS Styling, and Embedded Links in VMware Cloud Director
In today’s cloud-first world, user experience is just as important as backend performance. With VMware Cloud Director (VCD) 10.6 and beyond, service providers now have the tools to deliver branded, personalized tenant portals that align with each customer’s identity.
In this post, we explore how VCD 2025 empowers providers to customize tenant environments with logos, color themes, embedded links, and CSS adjustments—creating a seamless and on-brand experience for every tenant.
Why Branding Matters in Multi-Tenant Cloud Platforms
Brand identity is crucial for enterprises delivering services to their end customers. A white-labeled tenant portal can:
- Improve trust and familiarity for end-users
- Strengthen the provider-client relationship
- Differentiate service offerings across industry verticals
Key Branding Features in VCD 10.6+
1. Custom Login Pages
Providers can personalize:
- Logo placement
- Welcome messages
- Color palettes
- Background images or solid color themes
✅ Great for aligning tenant portals with internal IT or corporate branding.
2. CSS Customization
Through the VCD UI or API, administrators can inject custom CSS to:
- Modify layout and component colors
- Hide or show specific UI elements
- Improve accessibility or match WCAG compliance
✅ Useful for clients in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance) needing specific UI configurations.
3. Custom Navigation Links
Add tenant-specific links such as:
- Support ticket portals
- API documentation
- External dashboards or compliance tools
✅ All accessible directly from the portal navigation bar.
⚙️ How to Apply Branding (Example)
bashCopyEditPOST /cloudapi/brandingSettings
{
"logoUrl": "https://yourcdn.com/logo.png",
"themeColor": "#0057A0",
"customCss": "body { font-family: Roboto; }",
"footerLinks": [
{
"label": "Support Portal",
"url": "https://support.tenantcompany.com"
}
]
}
Alternatively, use the UI via:
Provider Portal → Administration → Branding
Multi-Tenant Use Case
A service provider hosting 50+ clients from different industries uses:
- Unique logos and colors per tenant
- Industry-specific navigation links (e.g., “HIPAA Docs” for healthcare tenants)
- Light vs Dark mode depending on the tenant’s preference
This results in a custom experience without spinning up separate environments—saving time, cost, and complexity.