CMS basics Last updated on December 21, 2022 at 7:58 am Welcome! Get set up to work, and learn the basics of the content management system (CMS). This article is for: All products Getting started What is a CMS? Learn more about what a CMS is and about the new Drupal CMS. Writing content for VA.gov Support Veteran-centered content by using the VA content style guide and plain language. Content release to VA.gov Learn more about the schedule of content releases to VA.gov. Login and account Requesting a CMS account You’ll need a CMS account before you can sign in and start editing content on VA.gov. About CMS roles and permissions Roles and permissions guide what different users are allowed to do, and what content they can edit in the CMS. Blocked accounts Learn why an account might be locked and what to do when it is. Editing How to find content to edit Find the VA.gov content you want to edit in the CMS. How to link to a file Learn how to add a downloadable file using the Link to file or video content block. How to link to video or audio Learn how to add a link to a VA YouTube video or audio. How to use the rich text editor Learn how to use the rich text editor available in some fields and rich text content blocks. How to view Revisions Learn how to view Revisions, compare revisions, and revert to a previous revision. How to use the Editorial Workflow Learn how to complete the required Editorial Workflow to draft, publish, and archive content.