> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://salsa-digital.gitbook.io/govcms-content-administration/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://salsa-digital.gitbook.io/govcms-content-administration/readme.md). # Introduction

## Welcome to the Introduction to Content Management training manual for GovCMS This manual provides a clear, practical guide for creating, editing, managing and maintaining content on GovCMS websites. It's written for Content Authors and Content Approvers working on both GovCMS SaaS and PaaS platforms. The aim is to support everyday publishing tasks while keeping responsibilities separated from more advanced content editing and technical administration tasks. The structure reflects current GovCMS best practice and Drupal 11 functionality. All instructions are theme‑agnostic unless noted otherwise. Optional content is included for websites using CivicTheme. Each section includes practical explanations and, where applicable, exercises to reinforce learning. To get the most of out of the practical exercises, make sure you have access to a GovCMS feature environment or a local instance of your website. Additional documentation can be found in the [GovCMS Knowledge Base](https://www.govcms.support/support/solutions) articles via the [GovCMS Service Desk](https://govcms.freshdesk.com/). {% hint style="info" %} The training manual is intended as a companion piece to the remote or in-person GovCMS training, as such there are specific call-outs to the GovCMS training program. However, the majority of the information in the training manual is applicable outside of the training. {% endhint %}

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### Jump right in


Getting started in GovCMS			Getting started with GovCMS
Roles and permissions			Roles and permissions
Logging in and 2FA			Logging in, 2FA and the admin interface
Understanding content			Understanding content
Creating, editing and archiving content			Creating, editing and archiving content
Rich text editing with CKEditor 5			Rich text editing with CKEditor 5
Media and files			Media and files
URL aliases and redirects			URL aliases and redirects
Menus and navigation			Menus and navigation
Taxonomy			Taxonomy
Workflows			Workflows
Webforms			Webforms
Advanced content editing			Broken link
Accessibility			Accessibility
Content governance and best practices			Broken link
CivicTheme components			CivicTheme components (Optional)
Challenge exercises			Challenge exercises

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