Prerequisites

Before you get started

We recommend setting up a new Sitehost account so it doesn’t affect your current site while you’re setting up the new site. You can switch the current site URL to the new Sitehost account when you’re ready. There are no costs associated with creating Sitehost or Sitehost Test accounts.

A virtual host is required for the framework and we recommend that you request an SSL for the virtual. Complete the following steps:

  1. Request a group account.
  2. Once approved, create it and set up the passphrase and email.
  3. Request a Sitehost/Sitehost Test account.
  4. Request a virtual host URL for your Sitehost account. The URL request requires review and approval and could take a few days before it points to your Sitehost account. Sitehost accounts come with a default virtual host, https://account.sitehost.iu.edu, however a custom virtual is highly recommended. There is no cost associated with a virtual host. Note: your virtual host for Sitehost Test is automatically set up as https://account.sitehost-test.iu.edu.
  5. Review WCMS policies.

Please note only Public and University-internal data are suitable to be stored in the WCMS. Restricted and Critical data cannot be stored in the WCMS. For definitions of Public, University-internal, Restricted, and Critical data, see Types of data. Federal and state protected data, human subjects research data, and passwords cannot be stored in the WCMS. For more about data classifications, see About sensitive data at IU.