dotCMS
DotCMS is a Content Management System (CMS) through which CANR departments and units can edit and maintain their websites.
Logging into dotCMS
To access the website system, visit www.canr.msu.edu/admin and enter your MSU NetID and password. If you experience issues when attempting to log in, first ensure you are using the correct username and password. If the problem persists, contact ANR Information Technology for assistance at 517-355-3776 or send an email to anr.support@msu.edu.
Learning dotCMS
We recommend becoming familiar with the two most basic areas of the system first:
Advanced areas such as Templates and Widgets require additional system access. Please feel free to ask for those once you're comfortable. Profile Folders are also available for faculty with multi-page profiles.
If you've reviewed this documentation and still have questions, you can view the dotCMS training schedule and register for a session. Training sessions are offered on a recurring basis via Zoom. If you or a group of dotCMS users in your department/unit needs a different training date, then a Training Request Form can be completed.
Demo Website
In addition to our training materials, there is a Demo Website featuring examples of each content type, widget, template, etc. It's not as useful as our training materials, but it can be helpful if you need to take a look at what a particular feature can do, or if you're trying to figure out if dotCMS has a particular capability.
Website Change Request Form
Need help with making an update to your website or don't have access to specific content in dotCMS to be able to edit it yourself? Submit a request for help to our web students using the Website Change Request Form.
What do I manage on our website? What do professional communicators manage?
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When in doubt, email your Extension communicator. |
After reviewing the following Training Videos and Training Documentation content, if you have additional questions about using dotCMS, you can contact CANR's Web Platforms Trainer, Michelle Kryska at kryska@msu.edu. You may also speak with the trainer during office hours. For technical support, please contact ANR Technology Services at (517) 355-3776 or via email at anr.support@msu.edu.
Training Videos
Below are several recorded training and walk-though videos that cover topics from basic dotCMS training, including how to create and edit pages and content, add an image or file to a page, create events, edit person profiles, and more.
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Training Documentation
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How to create a Person Listing Widget in dotCMS
Published on March 10, 2020
Learn how to create a Person Listing Widget in dotCMS. -
How to create a Call to Action in dotCMS
Published on February 4, 2020
Learn how to create a Call to Action in dotCMS. -
How to create an Article in dotCMS
Published on September 24, 2019
Learn how to create an Article in dotCMS. -
Best practices when creating articles in dotCMS
Published on September 23, 2019
Learn about the best practices for creating an article in dotCMS. -
Best practices when creating events in dotCMS
Published on June 24, 2019
Learn about the best practices for creating an event in dotCMS. -
Creating Top Level Navigation Menu Links in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
From within the Content Management System (CMS), a website’s navigation is comprised of two different types of content, Folders and Pages: Top Level Navigation Links are comprised of a Folder and an Index Page. -
Creating Sub-Page Navigation Menu Links in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The final level of navigation on your site can be created as pages within a folder without "index" pages. -
Pages Tab Context Menu Options in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The Pages Tab context menu can be accessed by right clicking on the page, file, or folder you wish to modify. -
Adding New content (generic) to a page in dotcms
Published on August 3, 2017
From the Edit Tab, you are able to add new generic content including images and videos, to the page container.
Trainer Office Hours
Monday
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Virtual or in-person (on-campus) by appointment
Thursday
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NOTE: Office hours are subject to change.