Request a Sitefinity Website

Need a public or internal website for your department, service, or event? KAUST IT supports the creation of websites using Sitefinity—a flexible and modern web platform aligned with KAUST branding and accessibility standards.

How to Request a Sitefinity Website

You can submit your request by:

Opening a ticket via VITA
Calling the IT Service Desk:
- From your desk phone: 910
- From mobile: +966 (0)12 808 0910

Website URL Guidelines

The standard KAUST website format is:
Your-Website.kaust.edu.sa

Please ensure your requested URL follows KAUST's official naming policies as defined by the GBC Policies.

Website Ownership

You’ll need to provide:

Two content owners – a primary and backup contact who will manage the site
The name of the department that will officially own and maintain the website

Internal vs. External Publishing

Sitefinity websites may be:

Internal – Accessible only on the KAUST network or via KAUST VPN
External – Publicly accessible on the internet (requires GBC approval prior to launch)

Available Templates

Choose from two official templates depending on your content and purpose:

Template	Description	Demo
General Template (GT)	Best for departments, labs, or services. Flexible layout with standard widgets.	View Demo
Conference Template (CT)	Designed for events and conferences. Includes agendas, speaker bios, and more.	View Demo

Helpful Resources

Before or after submitting your request, visit our Sitefinity Getting Started Guide for tutorials, content editing tips, and publishing best practices.

Quick Reference Checklist

Prepare your request in advance by gathering the following:

Desired website name
Requested URL (e.g., your-site.kaust.edu.sa)
Selected publishing mode: Internal or External
GBC approval (required only if publishing externally)
Names and KAUST emails for two site owners
Name of the owning department
Preferred template (General or Conference)