How To Use the CMS

Pages are at the core of the CMS.  Each page is a representation of collected content, as every item on a page (text, images, digital media) is stored as content in the CMS repository. This allows content to be reused (permissions permitting) on other pages in other sections of the CMS.

The CMS Authoring Environment is where you manage your Web page content.  The authoring environment provides you with a easy to use Web-based interface to edit Web pages andupload digital assets to the built-in Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.

Getting Started

Learn how to find your way around in the CMS.

Adding or Removing a Page   

Instructions on how to add in and remove pages from the CMS repository.

Choosing a Template

Information on available page templates and how to select the right template for your needs.

Editing a Page   

Instructions on how to edit a page and add in new content.

Working With Page Content   

Learn how to find, move and modify content.

Renaming or Moving a Page   

Instructions on changing page properties and page hierarchy.

Activating a Page 

An overview of what happens when you activate a page.

Version Control

Information on page versioning and content restoration.

Logging in to the CMS
Authoring Environment

To edit within the CMS Authoring Environment, you do not need to install any special software applications. The CMS is accessed through a Web browser.

To log in, use the URL: http://cmsauthor.nyu.edu/ and use your NYU NetID and NetID password to authenticate. You may wish to bookmark this URL.

To log into the CMS Authoring Environment off-campus, you will need to connect using the NYU-NET Proxy. Please review the set-up instructions on the Connect to NYU-NET from Off Campus page.

Logging Off

At the top right corner of the Authoring Environment, click the Log Off button. You will be asked to close any session windows that are still displaying the CMS Authoring Environment.