> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dcyf.gitbook.io/cmshandbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dcyf.gitbook.io/cmshandbook/overview/navigating-the-cms.md). # Navigating the CMS This section provides an overview of the CMS user interface and describes how to navigate the system. The system is best viewed on a device with a large screen, such as a desktop or laptop computer, but it may also be accessed on a mobile device in landscape mode. ### Logging into the CMS Access the CMS at [https://contracts.dcyf.org](https://contracts.dcyf.org/). You must have a CMS user account to access the system. Contact your agency’s primary Agency Account holder for access. For more information, see the [*User Accounts*](#_User_Accounts) section. ### CMS Interface The CMS user interface is made up of three sections: 1. a top header 2. a lefthand navigation menu 3. a main section with page content
The *top header* provides information on the page context. There are two primary page contexts in the CMS: (1) an agency context for pages relevant to multiple programs (e.g., *Agency Profile*) and (2) a program context for pages specific to a single program (e.g., *Program Dashboard*, *Workplan*). The agency context shows the name of the grantee agency in the top header, while the program context shows the name of the currently selected program in addition to the name of the grantee agency in the top header. The *lefthand navigation menu* presents links to different pages and modules depending on the current page context. The next section provides an overview of the various forms and modules in CMS. Access to certain pages and modules may be limited based on the role of the user. The *main section* shows page content and may contain additional navigation elements at the top, such as links or dropdown filters.