Get Started With Hosting A Website

To set up a website, please email oec@ucsd.edu with the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your UCSD email address
  • Desired domain name (e.g. mycoolsite.ucsd.edu)
  • Your choice of Content Management System from the options below

 

Content Management Systems / Web platform options

The fastest path from idea to live site.

  • Free to use with your UCSD Google account
  • Minimal setup — go from zero to published in hours
  • Design flexibility is limited; themes are fixed and cannot be customized

A proven platform with room to grow into.

  • Hundreds of themes available, all fully customizable
  • OEC assists with installation and initial setup
  • After handoff, you own the site — including security updates and patches
  • Monthly hosting fee applies

Full design freedom with OEC by your side.

  • No design constraints — build exactly what you envision
  • OEC handles design, setup, ongoing maintenance, and manages security updates so you don't have to
  • Drupal training available as needed
  • Monthly hosting fee applies