By dimensional_dan on

So I installed and have Drupal running, no problems. I've used other CMS before, and am used to a front end / back end concept. I've found the back end at http://myserver/drupal, but where is the front end?

I think I may have completely missed something important here, but when I try to make changes to the front end I end up losing my back end stuff and replacing it.

So how can I see what's being published, or if I am completely off track can someone re-orient my head please?

Thanks,

Lost.

⋅ Categories: Drupal 6.x

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ramesh@drupal.org’s picture

ramesh@drupal.org commented

Hi,

Did you created the first account after completing the installation? You can see the front end at http://localhost/drupal

The first account is meant for admin/backend account.

Thanks
Drupal Expert

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dimensional_dan commented

hmmmm... yeah and I've edited some pages, and I've seen them at http://localhost/drupal... so if that's the front end, where is the back end? I mean they aren't the same thing are they?

Thanks,

Still Lost.

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yelvington commented

Drupal does not have a separate back end. It has administrative pages (see the menu) that are offered on a role-enabled basis, and it has various embedded functionality such as "edit" tabs" that are offered only to privileged users.

ramesh@drupal.org’s picture

ramesh@drupal.org commented

hi,

use the first username and password to login and you will go the the backend, administrative section.

Thanks
Drupal Expert

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dman commented

It's an integrated system.
Just more menu items, and access to the admin areas are available when you ae logged in. Anon users get to see the /node/# URLs, and anything else you choose to let them see via access control. You as user #1 see everything, plus that little 'edit' tab above the nodes.

Try logging out, or log in with an alternative (unauthenticated) browser to see the 'front end' view.

.dan.
How to troubleshoot Drupal | http://www.coders.co.nz/

.dan. is the New Zealand Drupal Developer working on Government Web Standards

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dimensional_dan commented

ahhhhh click!

Thanks!