CMS Lite manual
Last updated on March 25, 2025The CMS Lite manual helps content creators use the B.C. government's content management system to create and manage webpages on gov.bc.ca.
The manual is sorted into six topics:
Access CMS Lite
Open https://cmslite.gov.bc.ca. Enter your IDIR credentials and click Continue to launch CMS Lite.
- The first time you log in, you must read and accept the CMS Lite Terms of Use
- CMS Lite works best with the latest Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. If you use another browser, some features may not work as intended
Quick references
- The 1-page CMS Lite Content Checklist (PDF,92KB) will help you build pages that meet content and style guidelines
- The Quick Reference Guide (PDF,132KB) explains how to do common tasks in CMS Lite (Published Aug 4, 2017)
General information
Get introduced to CMS Lite, access training resources, and learn the usage guidelines.
General information and resources
Training and access
- CMS Lite training information (IDIR restricted)
- CMS Lite training videos
- Accessing CMS Lite
Policies and regulations
Designing page content
Review the CMS Lite user interface guidelines.
Page layout
Images and external content
Content management
Learn about features that help you manage pages and page content.
Content structure and templates
Page management and navigation
Content optimization, tagging, and SEO
Supplemental content boxes*
*Formerly right-column boxes (or right column box)
Page tabs
Monitoring and quality assurance
Asset management
Learn about the CMS Lite assets menu.
Asset lifecycle management
Asset organization and navigation
Publishing and workflow
Manage your workflow, including publishing pages and assets.
Content and asset publishing
Workflow management
Contact information
Questions? Contact the training team or Service Desk:​
GDX Service Desk
- Create a ticket
(available to BC Public Service employees only) - GDX.ServiceDesk@gov.bc.ca