Organiser Signup Instructions

The Our Oakley Content Management System (CMS) uses GitHub login to manage content on the website. You will not use GitHub directly, but you will need a GitHub account to sign in to the CMS and manage your community event listings. This allows organisers to securely add, edit, and remove events through the website.

Step 1: Create a GitHub Account

1. Visit GitHub’s signup page
2. Enter your email address
3. Create a strong password
4. Choose a username (this will be your GitHub handle)
5. Verify your email address

Remember: Your GitHub account will be used to log in to Our Oakley CMS and manage your community events, so please keep your login credentials secure and do not share credentials.

Step 2: Contact Us

After creating and verifying your GitHub account, please contact us with the following information:

For New Organisers

If you are a new organiser who has never had access to the CMS before, please provide:

• Your GitHub username
• The organiser name you wish to use
• A brief description of your role and the type of events you’ll be managing

We will send you an invitation to join the Our Oakley GitHub organisation.

For Existing Organisers

If you require access to an existing organiser account, please provide:

• Your GitHub username
• The name of the additional organiser you wish to be granted access to
• Confirmation from the existing organiser that access can be granted

We will add you to the relevant organiser team.

Step 3: Accept the Organisation Invitation

This step is only required for new organisers.

1. Check your email for the GitHub organisation invitation
2. Click the invitation link in the email
3. Log in to GitHub if prompted
4. Click “Join Our Oakley” to accept the invitation

Step 4: Access the CMS

1. Visit /admin on the Our Oakley website
2. Select the appropriate organiser you wish to manage content for
3. Click “Login with GitHub” on the CMS page
4. If required, authorise the CMS application when prompted. Only required on first login to a new organiser.