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type: entity
title: TYPO3-Backend
tags: [cms, editorial-system, web-services, web-development, content-management, web-infrastructure, software, web-editing, typo3, administration, permissions]
related: [shibboleth, universitatsrechenzentrum-urz, typo3-webseiten-policy, typo3-caching, ums, zentraler-nutzeraccount, speaking-urls, ressourcenverwaltung]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-07-01
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# TYPO3-Backend

**TYPO3** is the Content Management System (CMS) used to power the central websites of the Universität Greifswald. The **TYPO3-Backend** (Redaktionssystem) serves as the primary central editorial system and administrative interface provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] for authorized editors to manage university web pages and the institution's official web presence.

## Role in University Infrastructure
According to the university's web policy (specifically the [[typo3-webseiten-policy]]), TYPO3 is the mandatory platform for all official university web pages down to the chair level. This centralization ensures:
- Consistent and unified design.
- Accessibility and adherence to university hosting standards.
- Administrative control and centralized management over the institution's digital identity.

### Scope and Management
- **General Management:** The system is managed, maintained, and supported by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]], which provides the technical infrastructure.
- **Exceptions:** While the URZ manages the majority of university web pages, the **Universitätsmedizin** manages its own pages independently of the URZ.

## Core Functionalities

### Page Management
- **Page Tree**: A hierarchical structure used to organize the website.
- **Creation**: Pages can be added via drag-and-drop or in bulk using the **Functions (Funktionen)** module.
- **Manipulation**: Supports drag-and-drop repositioning and the movement of entire sub-trees via copy/cut operations.

### Content Management
- **Grid Layout**: Pages are constructed using grid elements and specific content elements.
- **Linked Content**: To avoid redundant editing, the "Insert Record" (Datensätze einfügen) feature allows a single content element to be linked and displayed on multiple pages.
- **File Handling**: An integrated file management system allows for folder organization and drag-and-drop uploads. Files are linked to pages using "File Links" (Dateilinks).

### Specialized Tools
- **URL Management**: The "Sprechende URLs" module allows editors to manage human-readable paths and clear the path/URL caches to remove old redirects.
- **Cache Control**: To resolve discrepancies between the backend and the frontend, editors can clear the server-side cache via the **Web > Page** module by clicking the **"lightning bolt" symbol**. The system utilizes [[typo3-caching]], which may require manual clearing to reflect content updates.

## Administration and Access

### Authentication
Access to the editorial system is integrated with [[shibboleth]], allowing authorized editors to authenticate using their [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]] for Single Sign-On (SSO).

### Provisioning Workflow
Access to the backend is not automatic. Depending on the source version, the process is described as follows:

**Version 1 (General Process):**
1. **General Access**: Users must explicitly request the resource **"Zugriff auf das TYPO3-Backend"** via the [[ums]].
2. **Page-Specific Permissions**: After gaining general backend access, the ability to edit specific pages or branches of the page tree is managed by the **Webmasters** (`webmaster@uni-greifswald.de`).

**Version 2 (Detailed Workflow):**
1. **Request**: Apply for "Zugang zum TYPO3-Backend" via [[ums]].
2. **Approval**: Approval by a departmental supervisor.
3. **Activation**: Activation by the URZ Webmaster.
4. **Initialization**: User must log in to `https://typo3.uni-greifswald.de` to initialize the account.
5. **Authorization**: Webmaster assigns specific page permissions.

### Permission Management
- **Initial Access**: Requires a UMS resource request.
- **Extensions**: Additional page permissions are granted via email to the Webmaster (with the approver in CC) without needing a new UMS request. When requesting access to additional pages, users should provide the **PID (Page ID)** or the complete URL of the page.

## Support and Alternatives

### Support
Support for the TYPO3 backend is provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] via the [[groupware]] ticket system.

### Comparison with Other Hosting Options
While TYPO3 is used for the official university web presence, the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] also provides an alternative web server specifically for hosting project-specific pages.