Create URL content

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read
  • Using the Content Library, you can create URL content containing a link to information.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_cd.content_manager

    Define the link: Add or modify links to other content sources

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Content Publishing > Content Library > New.
    2. Select Portal under the Select the Platform column.
    3. Select URL under the Choose a content format section.
    4. Select Continue.
    5. Fill in the fields in the New content form.
      Table 1. Design
      Field Description
      Content name The name that describes the content you are creating or editing.
      Active Indicates the content is active and available for use.
      Link The URL link to content you want to appear for your employees.
      Select the Lookup using list icon (Lookup using list icon) to view a list of link content. This list matches the content you can select when selecting the down arrow key (Down arrow key).
      Note:
      Depending on your configurations or extensions, your link may open in a new window.
    6. Select Save to save the record and remain on the Design tab.
    7. Or, select Save and continue to save the record and move to the Publish tab.
      For information on publishing your content, see Create a publish plan for your content.

      To switch languages or translate your content, select the Language settings drop-down at the top, right side.

      To switch languages and have the fields on the form appear in a different language, select the Switch language button, at the top. This button only appears when the sn_cd.enable_language_switching system property is activated. This is similar to changing your language at login. For more information, see Properties installed with Content Publishing.

      To request your content to be translated into a different language, select the Translate content button at the top. This button only appears when the sn_cd.enable_localization_framework_integration system property is activated. For more information, see Properties installed with Content Publishing.
      Content Governance
      When portal content is requested from Content Governance, the Content Request Items related list tab appears. Select the content request item to view information about the request. For more information, see Edit a content request item.
      When the Content Request Item has a state of Work in Progress, the Send for Review button appears.
      The content is sent to the Opened by or content requester person for review.
      Note:
      To edit the content after a review, the content request item state must be changed to Work in Progress.