Sitefinity is an enterprise .NET content management system (CMS) by Progress. It gives large organizations full control over their web content, digital marketing, and customer experiences. Out of the box, Sitefinity has no built-in community forum. By adding a Website Toolbox forum with its simple Embed code widget, you can give your members a modern space to ask questions, share knowledge, and discuss your products or industry.
Website Toolbox is a hosted forum platform that pairs perfectly with Sitefinity. Your forum runs on our fast, secure servers, and you embed it right into your Sitefinity pages with a single snippet of code. No coding, no plugins, and no maintenance required.
Works well for
- Enterprise product documentation and support
- Customer and partner community discussion
- Knowledge sharing across teams and regions
- Feedback and ideas for your products
- Intranet and member portals
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
Option A: Embed the Forum
- Visit Sitefinity and log in to your Sitefinity site. If you don't have one, set up a Sitefinity CMS instance to get started.
- Open the page in Sitefinity where you want to place the forum.
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Get your Website Toolbox embed code:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Go to Integrate Embed → Embed your forum and copy the embed code.
- In Sitefinity, click the page in the navigation to open it, then place it in edit mode.
- Add the Embed code widget to your page layout. You can drag and drop it from the toolbox onto your page content area.
- Click the Edit button in the upper-right corner of the widget. The Embed code window is displayed.
- Paste the Website Toolbox embed code into the text box.
- Click Save, then publish your page to make the forum live.
Option B: Link to the Forum
- Visit Sitefinity and log in to your Sitefinity site.
- Open the page in Sitefinity where you want to add the forum link.
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Get your Website Toolbox forum URL:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Copy your forum URL from your browser's address bar.
- Add a link, button, or navigation item in Sitefinity that points to your forum URL.
- Click Save and Publish your page.
Single Sign On
Sitefinity is not listed in the Website Toolbox Single Sign On dropdown, so we can set up a custom integration for you. Website Toolbox offers a custom SSO integration service starting at $199 that connects your Sitefinity members with your Website Toolbox forum, so your users sign in once and move between your site and the forum without logging in again.
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account.
- Go to Integrate → Single Sign On.
- Select Other as your website builder.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to purchase and configure your custom SSO integration.
Our team handles the integration for you, so you don't need to write any code.
What Your Members Can Do
For Members
- Post and reply to topics
- Start private conversations
- Follow threads and get notified
- Upload images and files
- Build a profile and earn badges
For Admins
- Moderate posts and members
- Customize colors and layout
- Restrict access to specific groups
- Track activity with analytics
- Add subforums and categories
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sitefinity have a built-in forum feature?
No. Sitefinity is a content management system, and it does not include a community forum. Website Toolbox adds a full-featured, hosted forum to your Sitefinity site with a simple embed code, so you get discussion features without building them from scratch.
Should I embed the forum or link to it?
Embedding places the forum directly inside a Sitefinity page, so members can read and post without leaving your website. Linking sends members to your separate forum page, which is simpler and often works better on mobile devices. You can do either, or both, depending on how you want your community to feel.
Can I customize the look of my embedded forum?
Yes. Website Toolbox includes a theme editor where you can change colors, fonts, and layout to match your Sitefinity site. Your embedded forum can be styled to look like a native part of your website.
Can I make the forum private or members-only?
Yes. You can restrict access so only certain members can view or post, run an invite-only community, or sell subscriptions. For the tightest integration, the custom SSO service keeps your Sitefinity membership and your forum membership in sync.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You just paste a single embed code into Sitefinity's Embed code widget. Website Toolbox handles all the technical work, so you can run a professional community without writing any code.
Will the forum work on mobile devices?
Yes. Website Toolbox forums are fully responsive, so they look and work great on phones and tablets. Members can also use the Website Toolbox mobile app for an even better on-the-go experience.