#  HarvardSites Drupal User Guide 

 



New Feature

## AI Support Chatbot 

 

We are piloting a new HarvardSites Drupal support chatbot. An AI assistant trained on the HarvardSites Drupal and Design System documentation to help you manage your site.



 [ Start using the support chatbot arrow\_circle\_right ](/harvardsites-drupal-support-chatbot) 

 



      ![a person using a smartphone with the help of AI](/sites/g/files/omnuum1651/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-06/AdobeStock_1903524518.jpeg?itok=kWXMwNAw) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

 

Platform Update

## Changes to the Hero component 

 

Beginning in mid-June, the [Hero Component](https://designsystem.harvardsites.harvard.edu/hero) will only support one image, one primary message, and up to three call to action links.



 [ Read about changes to the Hero component arrow\_circle\_right ](/news/2026/05/changes-hero-component) 

 



      ![a person holding a smartphone and laptop](/sites/g/files/omnuum1651/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-05/AdobeStock_1186588307.jpeg?h=aa9bf6eb&itok=bfPiMQdX) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

 

 

  [### Getting Started

 ](/getting-started)Learn how to request a site and get it ready for content.



 

 

   ![Window reflecting the sky, branches, and a building, with a view through to arched windows.](/sites/g/files/omnuum1651/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-10/thumb_getting_started.jpg?itok=7FgCWDIQ) 

 



 

 

   [### Content Editing

 ](/content-editing)Learn how to perform common content authoring and editing tasks.



 

 

   ![Exterior of building with bay windows covered with tree shadows.](/sites/g/files/omnuum1651/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-10/thumb_basics_0.jpg?itok=LTINmY0H) 

 



 

 

   [### Site Management

 ](/site-management)Learn how to manage users, menus, content, and accessibility for your site.



 

 

   ![Close-up of ornate wrought iron gate with blurred buildings in the background.](/sites/g/files/omnuum1651/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-10/thumb_site_management.jpg?itok=1BQlWZ0t) 

 



 

 

   [### Content Types

 ](/content-types)Learn how to work with content types to produce structured content for use throughout your website.



 

 

   ![Exterior view of entrance to Lamont Library at night.](/sites/g/files/omnuum1651/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-10/thumb_content_types.jpeg?itok=uIlAraHI) 

 



 

 

   [### Components

 ](/components)Learn how to work with components to create layouts and provide content.



 

 

   ![View from inside a bell tower showing a large central bell and smaller bells silhouetted against arched windows.](/sites/g/files/omnuum1651/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-10/thumb_components.jpg?itok=3Vxa7-mz) 

 



 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Training Opportunities

## Tutorial Videos Now Available 

 

We've added tutorial videos to get you started with your HarvardSites Drupal site, including our full platform training. If you have ideas for tutorial video topics, [let us know.](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6SEV5BLGFYA5Eoe)



 [ Watch the videos arrow\_circle\_right ](https://drupal.harvardsites.harvard.edu/resources?f%5B0%5D=content_structure%3A486) 

 



      ![a person watching a video on a phone](/sites/g/files/omnuum1651/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-05/AdobeStock_273804041.jpeg?itok=vzITf-FH) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

##  About HarvardSites Drupal 

HarvardSites Drupal offers a centralized, scalable, and accessible platform for website management, providing features such as site creation, content publishing, user management, and more.



 

 



 [ Explore the roadmap arrow\_circle\_right ](/platform-roadmap) [ Review platform updates arrow\_circle\_right ](/platform-updates) [ Learn more about the platform arrow\_circle\_right ](/about-harvardsites-drupal)