# 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="/spaces/O8kNzHFIgz2UFgwrcB08">/spaces/O8kNzHFIgz2UFgwrcB08</a></td><td>Detailed instructions for authoring and maintaining SNOMED CT content within the SNOMED CT authoring platform.</td><td><a href="/files/hqzH0XzsoBEZiscqv8iK">/files/hqzH0XzsoBEZiscqv8iK</a></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/spaces/1kHdBxHtH99oJ85gNaa3">/spaces/1kHdBxHtH99oJ85gNaa3</a></td><td>Learn how to navigate, search, and explore the SNOMED CT Browser for terminology browsing and exploration.</td><td><a href="/files/LyIoCPtubKy9iBfQVLCy">/files/LyIoCPtubKy9iBfQVLCy</a></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/spaces/T7gOK7qF5jKUT64ZHaBu">/spaces/T7gOK7qF5jKUT64ZHaBu</a></td><td>Guidance on using the CRS (Content Request Service) to manage terminology requests and collaboration tasks.</td><td><a href="/files/HVq6lk02MgNiGYBw25WH">/files/HVq6lk02MgNiGYBw25WH</a></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/spaces/LYgfgtQAEX6IwigniPM1">/spaces/LYgfgtQAEX6IwigniPM1</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="/files/Q2iiBjX26yoWgJRArwDq">/files/Q2iiBjX26yoWgJRArwDq</a></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/spaces/vGU4FKhETZ1bJdDixc0b">/spaces/vGU4FKhETZ1bJdDixc0b</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="/spaces/WOqw6Pr88mt7eMEp8PEV">/spaces/WOqw6Pr88mt7eMEp8PEV</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="/spaces/hhAMcxzclQGXKlrJY7Lj">/spaces/hhAMcxzclQGXKlrJY7Lj</a></td><td>Step-by-step guidance on creating, managing, and sharing maps to SNOMED CT from other code systems.</td><td><a href="/files/3KZw6UyrTKb0j575pX6l">/files/3KZw6UyrTKb0j575pX6l</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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