Installing Content Creator

NOTE: Installation of Content Creator requires Administrator privileges on your computer. If you don't have these, please request that installation is carried out by your IT support team, with reference to this guide.


Before downloading and installing the Content Creator, you must have access to the DLS Content Management System (CMS) and a Content Creator subscription.

To install:

  • Login to the CMS.
  • Access your  Content Creator serial number from the CMS Resources tab
  • Download the Content Creator installer from the CMS Resources tab
  • Launch the installer (ContentCreator.msi)
  • Click Next to move to the second page of the wizard

  • When prompted, enter your registered CMS / Digital Learning Solutions email address in the User Name field and activation code in the Serial Number field (this can be copied and pasted) and click Next.

NOTE: The installer will check your user name and serial number using an on-line validation server. You will need to be connected to the Internet for this to work. You can only install a given version of Content Creator 3 times using your serial number. After which you will need to contact the IT Skills support team.

  • Confirm the install folder for the application, click Browse to change the folder if required and then click Next.
  • Click Install to begin the installation.

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