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title: "Getting Started: The Dashboard in CatapultCMS"
description: Learn how to log in, navigate the CatapultCMS dashboard, and understand the tools and permissions available to you. A perfect starting point for new CatapultCMS editors.
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# Getting Started: The Dashboard in CatapultCMS

## Welcome to CatapultCMS! This guide will help you get familiar with the dashboard—the place where you’ll access your pages, programs, and tools. Whether you’re brand-new or returning after a break, this is the best place to start before you begin editing.

#### **Table of Contents:**

[**Logging In**](https://support.catapultcms.com/getting-started-with-catapult-cms#logging-in)

[**The Dashboard Overview**](https://support.catapultcms.com/getting-started-with-catapult-cms#the-dashboard-overview)

[**Finding Your Tools**](https://support.catapultcms.com/getting-started-with-catapult-cms#finding-your-tools)

[**Recommended Learning Paths**](https://support.catapultcms.com/getting-started-with-catapult-cms#recommended-learning-paths)

[**Keep Learning**](https://support.catapultcms.com/getting-started-with-catapult-cms#keep-learning)

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#### **Logging In**

Navigate to [https://login.catapultcms.com/Login](https://login.catapultcms.com/Login)  
Use your assigned CatapultCMS username and password or Single Sign On method. If you do not know your login information, reach out to your district’s Catapult administrator.

#### **The Dashboard Overview**

Once you log in, you’ll land on the Dashboard. This is your homepage for editing and managing your site.

You may see tools such as:

- **Websites** – Where you edit and organize website pages
- [**Announcements**](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049145072-announcements?hsLang=en)– Post news and updates
- [**Users**](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051532852-create-and-manage-cms-users?hsLang=en)– Add, update, and manage user accounts and permission levels.
- [**Staff Directory**](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052008391-staff-directory-set-up?hsLang=en)– Manage staff directory entries, groups, and display settings.
- [**School Manager**](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051885191-how-to-access-the-school-manager?hsLang=en)– Control school homepage icons and quick-access elements that appear on school sites.
- [**Alerts**](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049098412-creating-cms-alerts?hsLang=en)– Create emergency notifications or urgent reminders that appear sitewide.
- **Analytics** – View site traffic and engagement data (if enabled)
- [**ADA Service**](https://support.catapultcms.com/ada-remediation-service?hsLang=en) – Access accessibility tools and automated checks (availability varies)
- **Configuration** – Manage navigation, calendars, themes, and advanced settings (permissions required)
- [**Help**](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051392712-how-to-contact-support?hsLang=en)– Browse support articles and documentation

Your dashboard may look different from someone else’s. That’s because **your permissions determine which programs you can access**.

If something you expect to see is missing, contact your administrator to adjust your access level.

#### **Finding Your Tools**

Most tools appear as icons on the left-hand menu.  
Common areas include:

- **Programs** (Announcements, Alerts, Staff Directory, etc.)
- **Pages** (your editable content)
- **Account Settings** (update your password or profile)

#### **Recommended Learning Paths**

Once you feel comfortable navigating the Dashboard, explore these next topics to build momentum:

- [User Permissions](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051532852-create-and-manage-cms-users?hsLang=en)
- [Subsites Overview](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049617831-subsites?hsLang=en)
- [Announcement Program](https://support.catapultcms.com/migration/hc/en-us/articles/360049145072-announcements?hsLang=en)
- [Alerts](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049098412-creating-cms-alerts?hsLang=en)
- [Staff Directory](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052008391-staff-directory-set-up?hsLang=en)
- [School Manager](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051885191-how-to-access-the-school-manager?hsLang=en)
- [Creating a Public Google Calendar](https://support.catapultcms.com/create-a-new-public-google-calendar-in-google?hsLang=en)
- [Adding a Google Calendar to CatapultCMS](https://support.catapultcms.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049627231-integrate-your-google-calendar-s-into-catapult?hsLang=en)

#### **Keep Learning**

Once you’re familiar with the dashboard, you’re ready to begin editing pages or exploring site structure.

Jump into the next article:  
[**Getting Started with CatapultCMS: The Editor**](https://support.catapultcms.com/getting-started-pages-and-navigation?hsLang=en)

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