# User Guides

This section provides access to SNOMED CT User Guides, offering clear, step-by-step guidance on how to use the software and tools developed by SNOMED International. Whether you’re managing content, browsing terminology, or working with mapping tools, these guides will help you make the most of the available resources.

## Available User Guides

<table><thead><tr><th width="292.37890625">User Guides</th><th>Description</th><th data-hidden data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/O8kNzHFIgz2UFgwrcB08/">Authoring Platform User Guide</a></td><td>Detailed instructions for authoring and maintaining SNOMED CT content within the SNOMED CT authoring platform.</td><td><a href="https://431200941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp5Nqnl5lcqvlsw5csbvS%2Fuploads%2FtKA6JzxqtmT4mWw2Dkd7%2FScreenshot%202025-06-13%20at%2010.28.53.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0cfe7c10-2081-4c4f-bd01-ca9359091f26">Screenshot 2025-06-13 at 10.28.53.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/1kHdBxHtH99oJ85gNaa3/">SNOMED CT Browser Guide</a></td><td>Learn how to navigate, search, and explore the SNOMED CT Browser for terminology browsing and exploration.</td><td><a href="https://431200941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp5Nqnl5lcqvlsw5csbvS%2Fuploads%2F6Cr28ga3uoaYNzrgb2lj%2FScreenshot%202025-06-13%20at%2010.29.41.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8c40ff15-f3f8-4637-be89-8e9f4e0af992">Screenshot 2025-06-13 at 10.29.41.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/T7gOK7qF5jKUT64ZHaBu/">CRS Guide</a></td><td>Guidance on using the CRS (Content Request Service) to manage terminology requests and collaboration tasks.</td><td><a href="https://431200941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp5Nqnl5lcqvlsw5csbvS%2Fuploads%2FqyTf1jW4kZO0H9HL1i2C%2FScreenshot%202025-06-13%20at%2011.08.23.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a3de881c-66a9-443d-adda-3c2f930e1386">Screenshot 2025-06-13 at 11.08.23.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/LYgfgtQAEX6IwigniPM1/">MLDS User Guide</a></td><td>Guidance for users of the Member Licensing and Distribution Service (MLDS) to request and manage access to SNOMED CT releases.</td><td><a href="https://431200941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp5Nqnl5lcqvlsw5csbvS%2Fuploads%2FrfHs0kq3DYqhDDWMqeGt%2FScreenshot%202025-06-13%20at%2010.29.33.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a4bc0ea3-b2a4-4562-85a2-bed40607876d">Screenshot 2025-06-13 at 10.29.33.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/vGU4FKhETZ1bJdDixc0b/">MRCM Maintenance Tool User Guide</a></td><td>Instructions for maintaining the Machine Readable Concept Model (MRCM) rules to support quality and consistency in SNOMED CT content.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/WOqw6Pr88mt7eMEp8PEV/">Simplex User Guide</a></td><td>Learn how to use the Simple Extension (Simplex) Tool to create and manage SNOMED CT extensions.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/hhAMcxzclQGXKlrJY7Lj/">Snap2SNOMED User Guide</a></td><td>Step-by-step guidance on creating, managing, and sharing maps to SNOMED CT from other code systems.</td><td><a href="https://431200941-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp5Nqnl5lcqvlsw5csbvS%2Fuploads%2FkOEQTO8ekltzkSKbsjNc%2FScreenshot%202025-06-13%20at%2010.22.41.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5be5d003-1bfb-453e-9b20-fb322048747c">Screenshot 2025-06-13 at 10.22.41.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>