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dotCMS is a web-based content management system (CMS) that makes it easy for website contributors to add and edit content without requiring technical skilsl in Web development. Additional software, like Dreamweaver or Contributor, is not necessary since all updates are done from a Web browser.

Go to webdb.macalester.edu/admin and use your Macalester username and password to log in. Follow the how to log into dotCMS step-by-step instructions for more information.

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• How do I log into dotCMS?
• How do I edit existing content with dotCMS?
• How do I add a new Web page with dotCMS?
• How do I add new content to an existing Web page in dotCMS?
• What to do when the Web Page Locked alert message appears. 
• dotCMS's Edit button isn't clickable or Save / Publish button doesn't appear.
• A blank screen appears when I attempt to log in to dotCMS. How can I resolve this issue?
• Named link works fine when I test it in dotCMS; but when accessed from the live site a "File Not Found" error appears. How can I resolve this issue?
• How do I edit a Faculty profile page in dotCMS?
• What are the guidelines on ALT attribute for the IMG element? 
• How do I add a new entry to my department's Staff & Faculty webpage?
• How do I delete a PDF from the Web with dotCMS?
• How do I create a named link for an email address with dotCMS?
• How do I create a named link for a PDF with dotCMS?
• What is the best practice for using dotCMS heading styles, bulleted lists, and named links?
• How do I replace an uploaded file with dotCMS?