Web Content Management System FirstSpirit (WCMS FirstSpirit)
The department VI.5 – Internet services provides advice on all matters related to the creation or revision of your web project in the content management system FirstSpirit.
What is a Content Management System? What is FirstSpirit?
A Web Content Management System (WCMS) is a platform that allows website content to be created, edited, and published centrally. Texts, images, and videos can be managed easily – without the need for programming knowledge.
Since 2021, the WCMS FirstSpirit by Crownpeak has been in use at LMU. Various websites of faculties, departments, and project initiatives have already been implemented using FirstSpirit.
With the relaunch of www.lmu.de, we introduced the new content management system FirstSpirit. It offers:
- a modern, responsive design
- content tailored for the web (for example the LMU image library)
- 1:1 language switch between German and English
- user experience focused on the needs of our visitors
LMU staff members can independently create and manage websites as editors. The service is available to all LMU employees after qualification.
Access and Use
The CMS is available to all LMU employees who wish to maintain or create a website for an institution, department, or project. Editors with the appropriate qualifications can access the system directly via the following link: https://lmu.de/wcms
Detailed instructions for logging in and for the initial login have been compiled under FirstSpirit Login.
Further Information
Please note that most resources are currently only available on the Munich Academic Network (MWN). If necessary, please refer to the VPN access to the Munich Academic Network page for information on how to set this up.
Those interested in a website can visit the FS Studio page to get an idea of the system's design and find further general information: FS Studio (only accessible via the Munich Science Network )
Editors can find detailed how-to guides for WCMS and further information for creating a successful website in the WCMS Wiki: WCMS Wiki in Bayerncollab ( Confluence activation may be required beforehand)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please note that most resources are currently only available on the Munich Science Network (MSN). If necessary, please refer to the VPN access to the Munich Science Network page for information on how to set this up.
At LMU, the content management system Fiona has been replaced by the new web content management system FirstSpirit. All new websites are now created using this system.
All LMU units are eligible to migrate from the old CMS Fiona to FirstSpirit.
You can find an overview of the individual steps involved in the migration in our milestones (only accessible via MSN) section.
Please contact your unit’s project administration or coordination (only accessible via MSN) to discuss the specific implementation in your department.
Please first contact the project administrator or coordinator (only accessible via MSN) of your faculty. They will coordinate the process with you and involve Department VI.5 – Internet Services as needed.
General information on the website relaunch process can be found in our milestones overview (only accessible via MSN).
Detailed information about the FirstSpirit web content management system – including guides, practical examples, go-live processes, tools, and integrations – can be found on FS Studio website (only accessible via MSN).
1. WCMS Wiki Documentation
We have compiled all essential functions, frequently asked questions, and common challenges for you in our WCMS Wiki (may require prior activation).
2. Matrix Channel #FirstSpirit Community
If you have a question, feel free to post it in the FirstSpirit Community, where LMU colleagues and the central support team are happy to help.
3. Contact and Support Form
You are also welcome to contact the project administrator or coordinator (only accessible via MSN) of your organizational unit – they can usually assist you directly on site.
If needed, use this support form (only accessible via MSN) to contact us for issues and problems.
Editors with the appropriate qualifications can access the system directly via the following link: https://lmu.de/wcms
For detailed information, please refer to documentation on FirstSpirit Login Page.
To become a FirstSpirit editor, you should first contact your project administrator or coordinator (only accessible via MSN). They will work with you to determine the best way to onboard you for managing the websites of your organizational unit.
In any case, we strongly recommend participating in a seminar (only in German)
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The WCMS Wiki is access-protected within BayernCollab.
If you have not used this platform before, you will need to activate your Confluence account before logging in for the first time.
- To do so, log in to your LMU user account and accept the terms of use under the tile "Confluence (BayernCollab)".
- Afterward, you can access the CMS Wiki using your LMU credentials.
Want to contact us? Use our contact forms.
Do you have questions or problems with the use of FirstSpirit?
Please use our forms in the FS Studio (only accessible via MSN) so that we can process your request in a targeted manner.