Insert an Internal Sitecore Hyperlink
You can add a link to another page, file, or topic inside your Sitecore website by using either:
-
The Rich Text Editor, or
-
A simple text field with a link tool.
Note: select Lock and Edit to check out and edit the page.
Rich Text Editor
- Highlight the text you want to hyperlink
- Click the Insert Sitecore Link icon
.
- In the Insert Link box, use the content tree to find your page (or choose the media tab if linking to an image or file in the media library).
- Click Insert.
- Click Accept at the bottom of the Rich Text Editor box.
- Save
your changes.
- Select the Unlock
icon to check in your page if you are done editing.
To change the hyperlink, follow the same steps.
Alternatively, add an Internal Link from a Text Field
- Click inside the field and highlight the text you want to hyperlink.
- A toolbar will appear. Click the Link icon
.
Follow the same steps covered above, starting with step 2.
NOTE: to remove the hyperlink you will need to use the rich text editor.
Remove an Internal Hyperlink (Rich Text Editor Only)
To remove the hyperlink, follow these steps.
- Highlight the hyperlinked text you want to remove the hyperlink from.
- Click the Remove Link icon
.
- Click Accept.
- Save
your changes.
- Select the Unlock
icon to check in your page if you are done editing.
Insert External Hyperlink
Links to a page outside Sitecore, like another website
You must use the Rich Text Editor to add external links.
- Highlight the text you want to hyperlink.
-
Click the Hyperlink Manager icon
.
- Fill out the following fields:
- URL - Enter the full website address (example: http://www.google.com)
- Link Text - Populated with highlighted text
- Target - Same Window
- Leave the other fields blank.
- Click OK.
- Click Accept.
- Save
your changes.
- Click the Unlock
icon to check in your page if you are done editing.
To change the hyperlink, follow the same steps.
✅ Reminder: Check external links often to make sure they still work.
Remove External Hyperlink
- Highlight the hyperlinked text you want to remove the hyperlink from.
- Click the Remove Link icon
and the hyperlink will be removed from the text.
- Click Accept.
- Save
your changes.
- Select the Unlock
icon to check in your page if you are done editing.
✅ Best Practices
- Only link to pages that exist
- Use clear, descriptive link text like “How to Publish in Sitecore” instead of vague phrases like “click here.”
- Use internal links when possible—they're safer and update automatically