WebSG Custom (Formerly Optical)
Getting Started
Step 1: Provision Your CMS Instance & Set Up Access
- Request Instance Provisioning: Submit an onboarding request via the WebSG Custom Provisioning FormSG to get your CMS instance provisioned.
- TechPass User Authentication: Login to WebSG Custom is secured via TechPass. Ensure all team members and vendor developers who require CMS access have active TechPass accounts.
- New to TechPass? Follow the official TechPass User Onboarding & Sign-Up Guide to create an accounts.
Step 2: Appoint Vendor & Set Up Frontend Infrastructure
- Appoint your development vendor to build the frontend application (UI/UX and rendering logic) using APIs from your provisioned WebSG Custom instance.
- If your agency selects the Agency-Hosted model, your vendor will also be responsible for setting up and configuring the frontend application’s cloud infrastructure, CDN, and network security.
Step 3: Get Support & Guidance
- If you have questions during onboarding or require trial environments for evaluation, get in touch directly with the GovTech WebSG Custom team at optical_Support@tech.gov.sg .
Last updated 11 Sep 2026
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