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Chapter 1: Orientation

Quick Steps

  1. Navigate to /admin to log in.
  2. Use the left-hand menu to switch between Pages, Files, and Settings.
  3. Click the SilverStripe logo or your profile icon to log out.

Logging In

To access the Content Management System (CMS), add /admin to your website's URL (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/admin). Enter your email address and password.

The CMS Interface

Once logged in, you will see the main interface, which is divided into three main areas:

CMS Main Interface

1. The Main Menu (Left Sidebar)

This is your primary navigation tool. - Pages: Where you manage the site structure and edit page content. - Files: Your media library for images and documents. - Settings: Site-wide configurations (footer links, social media, etc.). - Security: User management (usually for admins only). - Reports: Site reports (broken links, etc.).

2. The Editing Pane (Center)

This is where you do the actual work. When you click on a page in the "Pages" section, this area loads the editing form for that page.

3. The Preview Pane (Right - if enabled)

In some views, you can see a split-screen preview of the page you are editing. You can toggle this view using the "Preview" button at the bottom of the screen.

  • Breadcrumbs: Use the breadcrumb trail at the top of the editing pane to navigate back up the site tree.
  • Search: Use the search bar in the "Pages" or "Files" section to quickly find content.