ACCT Dashboard Playbook

Task 0: Logging Into the Website Dashboard

Before you start: Do NOT attempt to log in more than 2 times if your password fails. The website will automatically lock you out after 2–3 failed attempts. If you are locked out, contact Daniel at [email protected] to restore access.

Step 1: Access the Login Screen

1. Open your web browser.
2. Go to the login page: https://acctonline.ca/doj-bfadmin155875751

Step 2: Enter Your Credentials

1. Enter your Username / Email (Ask Daniel, Sari or Dima).
2. Enter your Password (Ask Daniel, Sari or Dima).
3. Click Log In.

Step 3: Resetting a Forgotten Password

1. If you forget your password, click “Lost your password?” under the login form.
2. Enter your email/username to request a reset.
3. Check the primary team email ([email protected]) for the password reset instructions link.

Task: Adding Content (Announcements & Latest News)

Important: The post editor contains many advanced tools and options. Do not modify any other settings or fields outside of the 4 key steps listed below (Title, Body Copy, Featured Image, and Category).

Where this appears: Choosing ACCT News publishes content to the Latest News section. Choosing Announcements publishes content to the Announcements section. Checking both categories will display the post in both locations on the website.

Live pages: https://acctonline.ca/announcements/  |  https://acctonline.ca/news/

Part A: Creating & Publishing a Post

Step 1: Open the New Post Editor

1. Log in to the dashboard.
2. On the left side panel, click Posts.
3. Click Add Post (or Add New) at the top.

Step 2: Add Title & Body Copy

1. Enter your post title in the Add Title field at the top.
2. Click into the large main text area below the title and type (or paste) your post content.

Step 3: Set a Featured Image

1. On the right panel, look for the Featured Image box and click Set Featured Image.
2. A pop-up window will appear with two tabs: Media Library (shows images already uploaded to the site) and Upload Files (click this to add a new photo).
3. To upload a new photo, click Select Files (or drag and drop). Max file size is 64 MB.
4. Choose your image from your computer and click Open.
5. Wait for the upload loading bar to finish.
6. Ensure your image has a blue checkmark in the corner, then click Set Featured Image at the bottom right to return to your post.

Step 4: Choose Where the Post Appears (Categories)

1. On the right panel, locate the Categories section.
2. Check the box(es) based on where you want the content published:
• ACCT News: Publishes to the Latest News page.
• Announcements: Publishes to the Announcements page.
• (Optional) Check both if it should appear in both places.

Step 5: Publish or Schedule

• To Publish Immediately: Click the blue Publish button on the top right panel.
• To Schedule for Later: In the Publish box on the right panel, click the date/time next to “Publish immediately” to set your desired launch date and time.
(Tip: After publishing, visit the live website and click Refresh in your browser to confirm your post is live.)

Part B: Deleting & Restoring Posts

How to Delete a Post

1. Go to Posts on the left side panel to view the full list of posts.
2. Hover over the post you want to remove.
3. Click Move to Trash (or Trash) beneath the post title. The post will immediately be hidden from the website.

How to Recover a Deleted Post

1. Go to Posts on the left side panel.
2. Click the Trash tab at the top of the list.
3. Find your post and hover over it.
4. Click Restore (or check the blue box next to the post and select Restore from the bulk actions menu).