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Create a Global Portlet

Administrators maintain common portlets that any user can select and configure. You can pin mandatory portlets to every home page.

Note: Administrators must create common portlets before creating a default homepage.

To create a common portlet

  1. Select the Home tab, and click Customize,

    The Customize Home Page wizard opens.

  2. Click New Portlet and click a portlet type.

    The Home Page Portlet wizard opens.

  3. Define required parameters.
    1. Specify settings that depend on the portlet type.
    2. Select the check box to specify that anyone can use this portlet.
    3. (Optional) Select the check box to pin this portlet to every home page.

    You have defined the basic details.

  4. Click Close.

    The portlet is saved and is available to all users.

Note: Click Settings on the portlet to customize it further.