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Stanford Sites

A self-service tool to build and manage websites at Stanford

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In September 2022, rates will change for several of the technology services provided by University IT. To view the majority of our planned rate changes for services that are broadly available to our community, please visit this page. For more information, please visit the rates section of our website.

Note: Stanford Sites Drupal 7 websites must be moved to the latest version of Stanford Sites before June 30, 2022. Here's how.

Stanford Sites is a free, self-service tool for building and managing websites for university work. It offers design flexibility, integration with Stanford systems, and substantial functionality through Drupal. Websites are hosted in the cloud on a system designed for fast performance and high availability.

The latest version of Drupal is now available on the Stanford Sites platform. Starting in spring 2020, SWS will add functionality for more integrations, and all websites hosted on the latest version of the service will receive these new features every 8-10 weeks. Visit the Release Notes page for information on recent and planned updates.

If you are interested in building on Stanford Sites Drupal Platform, follow a few quick steps to get started.

Features

Feature Group Websites Personal Websites
Simple web interface — knowledge of HTML is not required ✓ ✓
Responsive themes that work well on all devices ✓ ✓
Accessible themes that offer assistive technologies for people with disabilities ✓ ✓
Drupal modules that offer added features ✓ ✓
Integration with SAML 2.0 for access control
*Note: Secure, access-limited intranets are available by request on a fee-for-service basis. See more about the intranet service.		 ✓ ✓
Number of websites allowed Unlimited Limited to one
URL options Choose a unique website name and vanity URL (website name must comply with the university's Name Assignment Policy) URL includes SUNet ID username (e.g., sunetid.people.stanford.edu)
Yearly renewals (you will receive an email when the time comes) ✓ ✓
Archiving and retirement of un-renewed sites ✓ ✓

Designed for

  • Stanford groups, such as departments, centers, research groups, conferences, programs, labs, and student groups
  • Individual faculty, students, and staff

Requirements

A full-service SUNet ID

Data security

According to Stanford data risk classifications, this service is not rated for high-risk data.

The Stanford Sites platform follows the minimal security standards for applications and platform of the service outlined here:

Please refer to these policies for additional guidance:

Automated scanning tools

The use of automated scanning tools (Qualys, Accessibility Scanners, Link Checkers, etc.) are not permitted on production websites on Stanford Sites. If you are interested in utilizing these tools in a test/dev version of your site, please contact us for assistance.

Rates

Free of charge

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Get help

If you need help setting up your site, request assistance from Stanford Web Services. This support is available at below-market rates.

Other options:

Learn more

Knowledge articles and user guide

Training opportunities

Community of Practice

See also

Not what you’re looking for? See all options for hosting and publishing a website at Stanford.

Last modified June 27, 2022