Add a site banner

Site banners are used to add banners to one or more pages of the CMS. Users must have the developer or content administrator role to perform this function.

Log in to the CMS

1. Go to http://www.fews.net/user/login     

2. Select the Log in with SSO button

3. Log in using the following information:

   1. Users with a non-fews.net email account:
      Enter your FEWS NET Data Explorer (FDE) username and password.

   2. Users with a fews.net email account:
      Click the FEWS NET button and follow the steps to log in via Google sign-in.

   3. If you cannot sign in, please email helpdesk@fews.net.

Add a Banner

1. Click on Content in the top navigation bar.

2. Select Sitewide Alerts.

3. Click Add new Sitewide Alert.

4. Complete the information as follows:

   1. Name (required): Enter a title for the banner. This will be used for reference on the sitewide alerts page only, not visible to unauthenticated users.

   2. Alert style (required):

      1. Default: This is used for all Events banners.

      2. Information: This is a blue banner. It should be used for general updates and context.

      3. Warning: This is a yellow banner. It should be used for information users should be aware of regarding outages / otherwise reduced user experience.

      4. Success: This is a green banner. It should be used for resumption of previously disrupted coverage or functionality.