Reset/Manage Prototype Environment

  • xrl8

    (@xrl8)


    5 days, 6 hours ago

    Hello,

    I’m looking for any documentation around managing the prototype environment so I can test new features without breaking prod. I’m seeing the below for every file. Is there an easy way to enable publishing for all files or reset the prototype environment entirely?

    The publishing is restricted by me, which seemed to happen when it was unpublished. I don’t see any relevant forum results for “prototype environment” or “enable publishing.”

    WP Version 6.9.4 WCMS 4.26.5-b.5775

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • Bigul Malayi

    (@mbigul)

    5 days, 4 hours ago

    Hi @xrl8,

    Please check if your hosting provider offers a staging environment, you may be able to use it to test changes without affecting the live site.

    However, if the publishing restrictions are coming from the WCMS platform itself, you may need to check the WCMS documentation or contact their support team for further guidance.

    Could you please provide a bit more information?

    • Which platform/hosting or application is this prototype environment part of?
    • Are all files affected, or only specific ones?
    • Do you see any option to reset or recreate the prototype environment?

    These details will help us better understand the setup and suggest the most appropriate next steps.

    Thread Starter xrl8

    (@xrl8)

    4 days, 3 hours ago

    Hi @mbigul. Thanks for your response.

    I am attempting to find other people who work with the same system who may be more familiar with it specifically. It’s a legacy government system I’ve only just started working with, so I am not very familiar with what it can do. I don’t see a staging environment. We have link, dev, prototype, archive, and syndicate.

    • I assumed it was a WordPress WCMS (the help link brought me here), but I know the site I’m working on is housed in at least two different systems. I may be in the wrong place. It’s likely CDC hosted.
    • All files seem to be affected. I can enable publishing by file, but don’t see a way to do it in bulk.
    • I have been looking, but I haven’t found one yet.
    Bigul Malayi

    (@mbigul)

    3 days, 5 hours ago

    Hi @xrl8,

    Thank you for the clarification. Based on the environment names you mentioned (link, dev, prototype, archive, and syndicate), this appears to be a custom or legacy WCMS rather than a standard WordPress site feature.

    As a quick check, look for any Bulk Actions, Select All, or List View options that may allow publishing multiple files at once. You could also check the Prototype environment for any Publish All, Sync, or Reset options.

    Since this is a legacy government system, the fastest help will likely come from your agency’s internal web/CMS team or CDC support. If you can share the exact name of the system, we may be able to point you to more specific documentation.

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