Creating Websites
MIT offers a range of options for hosting your website:
Detailed comparison of options in MIT Knowledge Base
| Platform | Used For | Skills Required | Supported By |
|---|---|---|---|
| sites.mit.edu | Easy personal/CV or group websites | None | IS&T |
| canvas.mit.edu | Course websites | None | MIT Canvas Team |
| wikis.mit.edu | Wikis (collaborative content editing) | None | IS&T |
| web.mit.edu | Custom static websites | Athena command line & static website building | IS&T |
| scripts.mit.edu | Custom dynamic websites (CGI, MySql, MediaWiki, WordPress, etc.) | Website scripting and configuration | SIPB |
| math.mit.edu | Custom static websites | SCP/SFTP/SSH/Linux command line & static website building | Mathematics Department |
Accessibility
Before posting your website, please ensure that you have met the legally required accessibility standards, as outlined on the Accessibility Page.
Department Profile Page
Once your website is setup, you can include it in your directory listing on the math website. Visit the Profile Manager to update this and other profile information.