How Different Author Roles Work

There are multiple types of "authors" on the DX Platform. Your access to the site is managed through OKTA authentication.

Our general approach to the site is that:

  • The system considers all users with a login to the site to be authors.
  • All authors are explicitly assigned by their agency.
  • A Writer creates content for review.
  • An Editor reviews and edits content.
  • A Publisher writes, reviews, edits, and publishes content.
  • An Agency Manager may do all editing, publishing, site settings, and taxonomy structure.
  • Any changes an "Editor" makes to existing pages need to be published by a "Publisher / Agency Manager."
  • All users can move items to the trash. However, only Agency Managers can PERMANENTLY "purge" files from the trash. This means those files will no longer be accessible.

List items for Accordion - for different types of user

Here is an accordion list of information about the different author types.

All authors usually have a "Writer," "Editor," or "Publisher" role. This role lets them submit content to their agency website.

Fewer publishers are in each user pool. Publishers must communicate with writers and editors to decide which items are ready for publication.

Who Can Edit a Landing Pages Layout

The Layout section for "Landing Pages" is unique. These pages appear in key areas like Homepages. Only the Publisher and Agency Manager can edit them.

How to Fix a Missing Edit button

If an author or user is removed from the site, change their name on all their pages. This way, another team member can edit or delete the content they created. If you don’t do this, you will see an error message when you try to delete it from the content library.

proper way to change content authors to delete pages