How do I add a new user to a website in OKCMS?

Requirements:

  • The user must have an active CWL account.
  • The user must be an active UBC employee to access the UBC Okanagan Content Management System.

Add a new user to a website in OKCMS

  1. Request the user to create an account in OKCMS by logging in to cms.ok.ubc.ca/login
    1. Upon successful login, an account will be created for the user in the OKCMS.
  2. A site administrator can then add the new user to the respective website and assign the required role, such as an editor or administrator.
    1. Dashboard -> Users -> Add new
    2. Add Existing user -> find the user using their email address or CWL username -> Choose a role -> click the ‘Add Existing User’ button.

A screenshot showing the 'Add Existing User' section on the 'Add New' Screen under Users in WordPress dashboard.

Note: If your website uses the UBCO CMS Central Directory (centraldirectory.cms.ok.ubc.ca) for Contact/Profile Pages then the new user should be added to the centraldirectory.cms.ok.ubc.ca website as a subscriber in addition to their respective unit website. See User management for UBCO CMS Faculty & Staff Directory for detailed information.