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Posted February 02, 2026
Creating Content Type: CMS Portal
To create a Content Type from the CMS Portal:

  • Log in to the CMS Portal as an Administrator
  • Click Admin in the top left-hand corner
  • Select the Content tab
  • Click New on the right-hand side
  • Complete the following fields:
    1. Title - Enter the name of the content type.
    2. Is Public - Select this checkbox if information within the content type should be visible to the general public.
    3. Is Active - Determines whether the content type is active. Schools can activate or deactivate content types using this option.

Next, configure access and categorization:

  • Click Roles on the left-hand menu
  • Specify which users can View and Edit content within the content type
  • Click Categories on the left-hand menu
  • Select all categories to which the content type belongs

Example: A content type named Senior School Basketball may belong to both the Athletics and Upper School categories.
Update

Streamlined Selector and Widget Configuration

1 min read · Updated April 26, 2026

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