# Backoffice Essentials

Whether you are an editor managing daily content or a developer configuring the system for the first time, understanding the Backoffice is essential. This section covers the fundamental operations of the Umbraco interface from initial login and content creation to advanced node management.

* [Getting Started](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/get-started/editors-manual/getting-started-with-umbraco.md) - log in, navigate the interface, and create your first content.
* [Tips and Tricks](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/get-started/editors-manual/tips-and-tricks.md) - audit trails, notifications, session timeout, and other useful backoffice features.

## What this section covers

* **Content lifecycle** — create, save, preview, publish, and unpublish content
* **Node management** — find, edit, sort, move, copy, delete, and restore pages

## Related Resources

* [Publishing and workflow](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/manage-and-publish-content/publishing-and-workflow.md)
* [Media and assets](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/manage-and-publish-content/media-and-assets.md)
* [Users and members](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/manage-and-publish-content/users-and-members.md)
* [The Starter Kit](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/develop-with-umbraco/tutorials/starter-kit.md)

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## Umbraco Training

Umbraco HQ offers training on backoffice workflows, content management, and editorial best practices.

The course is useful for content editors, project managers, and other team members who want a stronger foundation in working with Umbraco.

[Explore the Umbraco Content Management Training Course](https://umbraco.com/training/course-details/content-management/).


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