The Wix CMS (Content Management System) allows to you manage your site's content in collections that are separate from your editor. You then connect this content to elements on your site, such as repe...

CMS (Content Management System): An Overview

<div data-component-type="text"><div>The Wix CMS (Content Management System) allows to you manage your site's content in collections that are separate from your editor. You then connect this content to elements on your site, such as repeaters, galleries, and tables. As a result, the connected elements dynamically display the content from your CMS collection.</div><div><br /></div><div>Display your content in an unlimited number of dynamic pages that share the same consistent layout. Create custom forms for visitors to submit information directly to your collections. Utilize Wix's full suite of SEO options to get the best search engine rankings possible. See how it all works by adding presets in your editor and let AI help you get started creating your first collection. </div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-content"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/studio/academy/tutorials/what-is-the-wix-studio-cms" target="_blank">Click to watch a video overview</a> of using the CMS in Wix Studio. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="store-vast-amounts-of-content-in-cms-collections" level="3">Store vast amounts of content in CMS collections</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>CMS collections are databases where you store content such as text, images, and videos for use on dynamic pages and elements. </div><div><br /></div><div>Within each collection, you have the flexibility to select your preferred layout—choose from Table, List, or Gallery—and effortlessly manage different field types. Organize, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-hiding-sorting-and-filtering-fields-in-your-collection-view" target="">sort, and filter your data</a>, and <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-custom-collection-views" target="">save customized views</a> for smooth collaboration with your team. Import and export your collections as CSV files with ease.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fine-tune access controls with <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-changing-your-collection-permissions" target="">permissions and privacy settings</a>, determining who can view, add, edit, or delete content. Optimize performance with <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-indexes-and-wix-data-collections" target="">advanced indexes</a> to speed up queries and prevent duplicates.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay organized by neatly organizing your collections into <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-working-with-collection-folders" target="">folders</a> for quick and easy access. For added security and peace of mind, use <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-backing-up-your-collections" target="">Backups</a> to restore previous collection versions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Integrate seamlessly with <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-working-with-wix-app-collections" target="">Wix App Collections</a> to access data from other Wix apps like Wix Stores or Wix Bookings. And for a worry-free experience, leverage the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-sandbox-and-live-collections-and-syncing" target="">Sandbox</a> as a safe testing environment to ensure everything is perfect before launching live.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-content"><div>Learn how to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-creating-a-collection" target="_blank">create a CMS collection</a> for your site's content. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2023/12/21/9a97249d-7ecf-478f-a37d-867ede646221/24add8bf-a92f-478d-993a-60b8a78100f9.png" alt="A screenshot showing details of a sample CMS collection." /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="use-dynamic-content-in-your-page-elements" level="3">Use dynamic content in your page elements</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>In the CMS, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-datasets" target="">datasets</a> are your tool for linking elements within your editor to the content stored in your collections. Select any supported element in your editor and click the <strong>Connect to CMS</strong> icon <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2023/06/16/2d484f5d-e1bf-4d48-9e42-82216e8b88de/08e74518-edad-42f8-b007-c974ba767eb6.png" /> to map out which collection fields correspond to each part of your elements. </div><div><br /></div><div>Within your dataset settings, you have full control. Change the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-working-with-the-dataset-mode-and-collection-permissions#dataset-modes" target="">dataset mode</a> to determine whether the connected page elements can read the collection content, write to the collection, or both. Set the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-changing-the-maximum-items-displayed-in-your-dataset-settings" target="">Items per load field</a> to choose the maximum number of items that can load at a time. Fine-tune <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-adding-filters-and-sorts-to-datasets-to-control-live-site-content" target="">filters and sorting conditions</a> to exclude specific items or determine the order in which they display in your site's connected elements. With these dataset settings, you can ensure your content is presented exactly how you envision it.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-content"><div>Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-connecting-elements-to-a-collection-using-a-dataset" target="_blank">connecting page elements to datasets</a>.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2023/08/14/cda1cd73-828f-4c8f-8faa-f35c0cb29a61/bde399f5-57c4-47ee-973c-86befa40354c.png" alt="A screenshot of the connection options in a gallery." /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="create-dynamic-pages-that-share-the-same-structure" level="3">Create dynamic pages that share the same structure</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>With dynamic pages, you can revolutionize the way you build and manage your website, streamlining the creation and upkeep process with ease. Dynamic pages maintain a consistent layout and design across your site while dynamically updating their content based on the connected collection items.</div><div><br /></div><div>Unlike static pages, which are limited to 100 per Wix site, dynamic pages offer limitless potential. You can create as many dynamic pages as needed to meet your clients' requirements without any restrictions.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are two types of dynamic pages:</div><ul>
  <li><strong>Dynamic List Pages: </strong>These pages serve as showcases for multiple items sourced from a collection, presenting them in galleries or repeaters. Visitors can interact with these pages, clicking on specific items to navigate to their respective dynamic item pages for details.</li>  <li><strong>Dynamic Item Pages:</strong> Automatically generated for each item within your connected collection, these pages provide comprehensive information about individual collection items. Various page elements are dynamically populated with details from your collection fields, offering a seamless browsing experience for your site visitors.</li></ul></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">Learn more about: </div><div class="info-content"><ul>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-dynamic-pages" target="">How dynamic pages work</a></li>  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-setting-up-a-dynamic-list-page" target="">Dynamic list pages</a></li>  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-setting-up-a-dynamic-item-page" target="">Dynamic item pages</a></li></ul></div></div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2023/07/19/c968be3a-5762-433d-b01f-d715d46294b0/eed91519-fe84-45d0-ad81-95ee4bd3aeab.png" alt="A screenshot of dynamic pages in the Studio Editor." /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="collect-site-visitor-submissions-in-cms-collections" level="3">Collect site visitor submissions in CMS collections</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Empower site visitors to engage with your site through personalized input and navigation features. Take full control by <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-changing-your-collection-permissions" target="">setting permissions for each collection</a>, managing who can access and modify collection content.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enhance user interaction by seamlessly integrating <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-user-input-elements" target="">input elements</a> like text fields, signature boxes, and upload buttons with datasets, enabling visitors to submit data directly to CMS collections. Implement <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-setting-up-filters-for-site-visitors-using-input-elements" target="">interactive filtering options</a> with dropdowns, selection tags, and radio buttons, allowing visitors to refine their browsing experience within repeaters or galleries.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tailor unique interactive and navigational elements by linking buttons or images to datasets and defining their <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-dataset-click-actions-for-buttons-and-images" target="">click actions</a>. For example, you can design buttons that load additional items within a repeater or gallery, navigate to the next dynamic item page, reset input values, and more. With these customized features, you can enhance user experience and encourage meaningful engagement on your site.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-content"><div>Learn how to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-a-custom-form-with-input-elements-that-submit-to-your-collection" target="">create a custom form using input elements</a> that submits to your collection. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2023/08/18/2966bb4a-dc68-4a38-bceb-5b8ea79a2066/0a98e161-2111-462d-bf79-16c4c0767187.png" alt="A screenshot of using input elements to create a custom form." /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="optimize-dynamic-page-seo-settings" level="3">Optimize dynamic page SEO settings</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Manage SEO settings for dynamic pages within your editor. Customize the URL slug structure by adding variables, ensuring that each CMS collection item receives its own distinctive web address. These variables are automatically substituted with the actual field values from the collection items so that every page has a unique URL. This practice not only aids search engines in comprehending the content of each page but also assists visitors in understanding the relevance of the content.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-content"><div>Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/working-with-seo-settings-for-dynamic-pages" target="">working with SEO settings for dynamic pages</a>. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2023/06/15/bb709574-8bec-481b-9315-30284276d8b8/27c3e38c-f9fe-4107-ac8a-4aab99f1eb21.png" alt="A screenshot of various SEO settings for a dynamic item page." /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="jumpstart-your-cms-with-presets-and-ai" level="3">Jumpstart your CMS with presets and AI </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Begin by exploring presets or AI (Artificial Intelligence) to expedite your workflow.</div><div><br /></div><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-adding-collection-presets" target="_blank">Presets</a> serve as templates for dynamic page creation within the CMS. Each preset includes:</div><ul>
  <li>A sample collection pre-filled with content linked to new dynamic pages.</li>  <li>A dynamic list page showcasing collection items in a repeater or gallery.</li>  <li>A dynamic item page providing detailed information about individual collection items.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Choose from a range of customizable presets. Upon adding a preset, the dynamic pages and their associated collection are seamlessly integrated into your editor, ready for customization according to your preferences.</div><div><br /></div><div>Additionally, harness the power of AI with the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-a-collection-using-ai" target="">AI Collection Creator</a> to streamline the creation of new CMS collections. Simply provide a name and prompt for the collection you wish to create, and let AI handle the rest. Once generated, manage the collection fields and content just like any other collection.</div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2024/02/06/6384cb6b-89ab-42b5-a268-81b191dd7eee/ac76c630-1b9c-41cd-9b17-76c411ecd3cf.png" alt="A screenshot of adding a CMS preset in the Wix Editor." /></div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-content"><div>Get started today by <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-getting-started" target="">adding the CMS to your site</a>. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div>

Add the CMS (Content Management System) to your site to manage content in collections, separate from your editor. This includes content such as text, images, map locations, files, and more. You can th...

CMS: Getting Started

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Add the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-content-management-system-an-overview" target="">CMS (Content Management System)</a> to your site to manage content in collections, separate from your editor. This includes content such as text, images, map locations, files, and more. You can then display your content on dynamic pages or in dynamic elements on static pages. The layouts and design of your page elements stay the same, while the content changes according to the connected collection.</div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="3">To get started with the CMS:</h2></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Wix-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-0">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-1">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your Editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>CMS </strong><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/f0656688-8ed1-488a-888d-62373b7c3a3c/2021/08/18/36c05c48-2215-4f82-9bbf-44231131562e/3af08765-12e2-49df-8cb4-ae32fe906c9d.png" /> on the left side of the Editor.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Start Now </strong>or <strong>Add to site</strong>.</li>  <li>Select an option:
    <ul>
      <li><strong>Start with a preset:</strong> Choose and customize a layout that comes with a collection and dynamic pages. Learn more about <a href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-adding-collection-presets" target="">adding collection presets</a>. </li>      <li><strong>Start by adding content:</strong> Start from scratch by <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-creating-a-collection" target="">creating a collection</a> and adding content to it. </li>    </ul>  </li></ol></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your Editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>CMS </strong><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/f0656688-8ed1-488a-888d-62373b7c3a3c/2021/08/18/36c05c48-2215-4f82-9bbf-44231131562e/3af08765-12e2-49df-8cb4-ae32fe906c9d.png" /> on the left side of the Editor.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Start Now </strong>or <strong>Add to site</strong>.</li>  <li>Select an option:
    <ul>
      <li><strong>Start with a preset:</strong> Choose and customize a layout that comes with a collection and dynamic pages. Learn more about <a href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-adding-collection-presets" target="">adding collection presets</a>. </li>      <li><strong>Start by adding content:</strong> Start from scratch by <a href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-creating-a-collection" target="">creating a collection</a> and adding content to it. </li>    </ul>  </li></ol></div></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="video"><div style="text-align:center"><span class="video-overlay" style="width:650px; height:375px">
  </span><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZiVDmTofDs" style="width:650px;height:375px;"></iframe></div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">Tips:</div><div class="info-content"><ul>
  <li>Create forms with input elements and save submissions in a collection. Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-a-custom-form-with-input-elements-that-submit-to-your-collection" target="">creating a form with input elements</a>. </li>  <li>Add a dynamic page to create an unlimited number of site pages. Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-dynamic-pages" target="">dynamic pages</a>.</li></ul></div></div></div>

A CMS (Content Management System) preset acts as a template for creating dynamic pages that connect to CMS collections. Each preset includes: 
  A sample collection with content that connects to your ...

CMS: Adding a Preset Collection and Dynamic Pages

<div data-component-type="text"><div>A CMS (Content Management System) preset acts as a template for creating dynamic pages that connect to CMS collections. </div><div><br /></div><div>Each preset includes: </div><ul>
  <li>A sample <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-creating-a-collection" target="">collection</a> with content that connects to your dynamic pages. </li>  <li>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-setting-up-a-dynamic-list-page" target="">dynamic list page</a> that showcases the collection items in a repeater or gallery. </li>  <li>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-setting-up-a-dynamic-item-page" target="">dynamic item page</a> that displays details about individual collection items. </li></ul><div><br /></div><div>You can choose from several customizable presets. When you add a preset, the dynamic pages and their connected collection are automatically added to your editor. You can then customize them to fit your needs. </div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2024/06/25/ea55ec2d-54aa-4522-9a9c-32448c1762a0/40c7b0f2-4f9c-4954-9b19-349811698eae.png" alt="Screenshot explaining what comes with each preset." /></div></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Wix-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-0">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-1">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>CMS</strong> <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/f0656688-8ed1-488a-888d-62373b7c3a3c/2021/07/13/be1f7f18-9356-4c33-b010-192982c912e9/59fd7aba-c990-4d61-ab3d-ad7d2e1cce16.png" /> on the left side of the editor.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Add a Preset</strong>.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2024/06/25/a1fdb770-391e-40a3-993f-3655e83e52b7/85c11915-2242-4314-97d4-88abb566802f.png" alt="Screenshot of adding a preset in the Wix Editor." /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Hover over the preset that you want to add and click <strong>Add to Site</strong>. <br />
<strong>Tip: </strong>The <strong>Portfolio </strong>preset has a dynamic list page with a <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-displaying-collection-content-in-a-pro-gallery" target="">Pro Gallery that connects to the collection</a>. The dynamic list page with all the other presets includes a <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-displaying-dynamic-content-in-a-repeater" target="">repeater with attached elements that connect to the collection</a>. </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2024/06/25/3a573ed4-ebf5-49b9-92ca-f891caad8d56/02bfdfe8-dab2-4c2e-99cf-1fe1220a1664.png" alt="Screenshot of selecting a preset in the Wix Editor." /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>CMS </strong><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2023/07/18/c6258392-fdef-4a6b-8b85-1149e3260153/ab886b0a-e79c-4664-bea2-56ac47af29cb.png" /><strong> </strong>on the left side of the editor. </li>  <li>Click <strong>Add a Preset</strong>.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2024/06/25/35d0b65c-453d-4895-a184-b12a36d61cc5/b7ad41ce-2be4-4687-9cca-6c41b579e39f.png" alt="Screenshot of adding a preset in the Studio Editor." /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Hover over the preset that you want to add and click <strong>Add to Site</strong>. <br />
<strong>Tip: </strong>The <strong>Portfolio </strong>preset has a dynamic list page with a <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-displaying-collection-content-in-a-pro-gallery" target="">Pro Gallery that connects to the collection</a>. The dynamic list page with all the other presets includes a <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-displaying-dynamic-content-in-a-repeater" target="">repeater with attached elements that connect to the collection</a>. </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2024/06/25/3a229cba-fb9a-47f9-b705-36b6c97a80dd/cfe44f23-bd22-41dc-a379-8317bb6cfefa.png" alt="Screenshot of selecting a preset in the Studio Editor." /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">Next: </div><div class="info-content"><ul>
  <li>Learn how to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-managing-your-collections" target="">manage CMS collections</a>. </li>  <li>Learn how to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-dynamic-pages#designing-your-dynamic-pages" target="">design dynamic pages</a>.</li>  <li>Learn how to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-connecting-elements-to-a-collection-using-a-dataset" target="">connect elements on your page to datasets</a> to display collection content. </li></ul></div></div></div>

Set up precise access controls for your teammates and collaborators in your CMS (Content Management System) by creating custom roles. Define what actions collaborators can take in the CMS, such as man...

CMS: Creating Custom Roles and Permissions

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Set up precise access controls for your <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-studio-managing-your-team" target="">teammates</a> and <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/inviting-people-to-contribute-to-your-site" target="">collaborators</a> in your <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-content-management-system-an-overview" target="">CMS (Content Management System)</a> by creating custom roles. Define what actions collaborators can take in the CMS, such as managing content and collections. These roles can also include permissions from other areas, such as the Editor, Sites, or Stores, to match collaborators' site-wide responsibilities. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can create as many custom roles as you need, assigning different collaborators varying access levels to your CMS collections. Once roles are assigned, use <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-collection-permissions-overview#set-advanced-permissions-for-more-access-control" target="">each collection's advanced permission settings</a> to set permissions for specific roles and fine-tune their access.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="creating-custom-roles-that-allow-cms-access" level="3">Creating custom roles that allow CMS access</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Choose the 'Manage Content' permission to allow collaborators with the role to access your CMS collections. Without this permission, collaborators cannot access the backend CMS or its collections. You can set <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-collection-permissions-overview#set-advanced-permissions-for-more-access-control" target="">an individual collection's advanced permissions</a> to specify access levels or roles that have CMS access. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you select certain permisisons, such as 'Editor &gt; Edit Site', the role automatically becomes an admin role. This gives collaborators with the role unrestricted, full access to the CMS. </div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="4">To create a custom CMS role:</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?buttonText=Manage%20this%20Site&amp;title=Select%20a%20Site&amp;autoSelectOnSingleSite=true&amp;actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/{{metaSiteId}}/manage-website/authorization" target="_blank">Go to Roles &amp; Permissions</a> in your site's dashboard.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Manage Roles </strong>at the top.</li>  <li>Click <strong>+ Create New Role</strong>.</li>  <li>Enter the <strong>Role Title </strong>and <strong>Description</strong> in the relevant fields. </li>  <li>Click <strong>CMS </strong>in the <strong>Permissions </strong>section.</li>  <li>Select the checkboxes next to the permissions you want to assign to the role: 
    <ul>
      <li><strong>Manage Content: </strong>Can view, add, and edit content in existing collections. </li>      <li><strong>Manage Backups: </strong>Can add, restore and delete backups for all collections. <br />
<strong>Note: </strong>Make sure to also select <strong>Manage Content</strong> to grant access to the CMS so collaborators with the role can access the CMS and use backups.</li>      <li><strong>Manage Indexes: </strong>Can add and delete indexes for all collections. <br />
<strong>Note: </strong>Make sure to also select <strong>Manage Content</strong> to grant access to the CMS so collaborators with the role can access the CMS and use indexes.</li>      <li><strong>Manage Collections: </strong>Can create new collections, delete collections, and add, delete, or edit fields in all collections. Selecting this permission also selects the <strong>Manage Content</strong> permission. </li>    </ul>  </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2025/03/19/863306fe-3aae-429e-95bf-b5ee31677029/2b11ab50-8e76-4fe9-b274-609f7dbd15b3.png" alt="Screenshot of selecting CMS permissions for a custom role." /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>(Optional) Add permissions from other areas such as Editor, Sites, or Stores:
    <ol>
      <li>Click the relevant drop-down (e.g. Editor, Sites, Stores). </li>      <li>Select the permissions you want to assign to the role. </li>    </ol>  </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="orange"><div class="info-title">Important: </div><div class="info-content"><div>Admin roles grant collaborators full access to the CMS and access to other areas of managing your site. You cannot restrict admins from having full access to the CMS. The following permissions automatically make the role an 'admin' role: </div><ul>
  <li><strong>Editor: Edit Sit</strong><strong>e</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Code</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Site Structure</strong> </li>  <li><strong>Velo: </strong><strong>Access developer tools</strong> </li></ul></div></div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2025/03/20/19aa0190-3f01-4acb-8221-c8e65211c203/16c99dea-cb3a-4eed-9508-be6a7e17bad1.png" alt="Screenshot of selecting the Editor: Edit Site permission." /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Click <strong>Save</strong>.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="faqs" level="3">FAQs</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Click below for answers to common questions about custom CMS roles. </div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I duplicate a preset role to edit its permissions and make it a custom role?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Yes, you can <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/roles-permissions-creating-and-managing-custom-roles-for-collaborators#duplicating-and-editing-an-existing-role" target="">duplicate a preset role</a> to edit its permissions and make it a custom role. However, it won’t automatically become an admin role unless you select one or more of the following permissions, which grant admin access:</div><ul>
  <li><strong>Editor: Edit Site</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Code</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Site Structure</strong> </li>  <li><strong>Velo: Access developer tools</strong> </li></ul></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Does selecting 'Manage Collections' automatically make a role admin?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>No, selecting <strong>Manage Collections</strong> does not automatically make a role an admin. However, it does include the <strong>Manage Content</strong><strong> </strong>permission, which gives access to all CMS collections. Roles only become admin if you select any of the following permissions: </div><ul>
  <li><strong>Editor: Edit Site</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Code</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Site Structure</strong> </li>  <li><strong>Velo: Access developer tools</strong> </li></ul><div><br /></div><div><strong>Tip: </strong>In your advanced collection permission settings, you can <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-changing-your-collection-permissions" target="">set specific access levels per collection</a> for each role that grants CMS access.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">What is the difference between custom roles and admin roles?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Custom roles allow you to give collaborators tailored access to the CMS and other areas of your site. Admin roles, on the other hand, provide unrestricted access to the CMS and full control of site management. Custom roles automatically become admin roles when any of the following permissions are assigned:  </div><ul>
  <li><strong>Editor: Edit Site</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Code</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Site Structure</strong> </li>  <li><strong>Velo: Access developer tools</strong> </li></ul></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">What makes a collaborator an admin? </h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>There are several <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/roles-permissions-overview" target="">preset roles</a> you can assign to collaborators that grant them admin access, including the 'CMS Admin' role. In your <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-collection-permissions-overview#set-advanced-permissions-for-more-access-control" target="">collection permissions</a>, when you set permissions for a specific role, you can select roles that grant CMS access under <strong>Roles with CMS access</strong>. Under <strong>CMS Admin roles (included)</strong>, you can view all the admin roles that maintain full access to your collection. </div><div><br /></div><div><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2025/03/20/b08061b4-ba3b-42f8-b676-ce613a04f101/d2f0764a-a0ad-48db-9bb7-d23892b158a9.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>When creating a custom role, select the <strong>CMS</strong> <strong>Manage Content </strong>permissions to grant collaborators access to the CMS. </div><div><br /></div><div>Select any of the following permissions to give a custom role full admin access to all your collections: </div><ul>
  <li><strong>Editor: Edit Site</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Code</strong></li>  <li><strong>Studio Editor: Edit Site Structure</strong> </li>  <li><strong>Velo: Access developer tools</strong> </li></ul></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">How do my site's collaborator roles and permissions work with collection permissions?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>In your site's <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?buttonText=Manage%20this%20Site&amp;title=Select%20a%20Site&amp;autoSelectOnSingleSite=true&amp;actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/%7B%7BmetaSiteId%7D%7D/manage-website/authorization" target="_blank">Roles &amp; Permissions</a> settings, you can add roles that give collaborators access to your CMS collections. These CMS access roles, by default, have all the collection permissions to view, add, update, and delete items. However, you can fine-tune their access levels for each collection in your <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-collection-permissions-overview" target="">collection permissions</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Keep in mind that CMS admin roles always maintain full access to your collections. This means CMS admins can perform all actions, including viewing, adding, updating, and deleting collection content, whether from the live site or the CMS itself.</div><div><br /></div><div>Collection permissions allow you to define what people can do with a specific collection's content. You can define different access levels for each type of user. This includes everyone who can view your site, site members, collaborators with CMS access, and even specific collaborator roles. </div><div><br /></div><div>Different types of users interact with your collection content in different ways, depending on the permissions you grant. While some actions are restricted to the live site, others extend to the CMS backend for collaborators. Here's how collection permissions work for each group of users:</div><ul>
  <li><strong>Everyone and site members: </strong>When granted the relevant collection permissions, these users can only perform actions, such as viewing or modifying collection content, directly on your live site. Typically, this is done through <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-a-custom-form-with-input-elements-that-submit-to-your-collection" target="">input elements</a>, but can also be done with the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-collection-permissions-overview#velo-by-wix-authorization-suppression" target="">Data API</a>.</li>  <li><strong>Collaborators with CMS access:</strong> These collaborators, on the other hand, can perform these same actions both on the live site and within the CMS backend. Their access to the CMS provides additional control and management capabilities that go beyond what’s available on the live site alone.</li></ul></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I restrict admin roles from accessing the CMS?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>No, admin roles always grant unrestricted access to the CMS, in addition to other areas of your site. To avoid giving full CMS access, ensure you do not assign permissions that elevate the role to admin status.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I change a custom role’s permissions after it’s created?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Yes, you can edit a custom role’s permissions at any time. <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?buttonText=Manage%20this%20Site&amp;title=Select%20a%20Site&amp;autoSelectOnSingleSite=true&amp;actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/{{metaSiteId}}/manage-website/authorization" target="_blank">Go to Roles &amp; Permissions</a> in your dashboard, select the role you want to modify, and adjust its permissions as needed.</div></div></div></div>

The definitions below will help you understand the CMS (Content Management System), its collections and content, connected pages and elements, and more. The CMS allows your site to store and access a ...

CMS: Index of Terms

<div data-component-type="text"><div>The definitions below will help you understand the CMS (Content Management System), its collections and content, connected pages and elements, and more. The CMS allows your site to store and access a wide variety of content types, create unlimited pages, and much more. </div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/f0656688-8ed1-488a-888d-62373b7c3a3c/2022/08/25/dd705c5b-4ec2-4786-869d-2d67aafd4354/92259758-e04d-4938-9e50-c943cf827e2a.jpg" alt="A screenshot of a collection of recipes in the Content Manager." /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="collection" level="3">Collection</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Your CMS is made up of one or more collections. A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-about-your-collection-fields" target="_blank">collection</a> is a database of your site's content laid out in a grid of rows and columns. Your content can include text, images, files, and other types of content for a particular site.<br />
<br />
Each row in a collection represents an <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#item" target="_blank">item</a>. Each column in the table is a <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#field" target="_blank">field</a>, which can be of a specific content type, usually a property of the item like a color. You can <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-connecting-elements-to-a-collection-using-a-dataset" target="">connect</a> elements on your site to items and fields in your collection.<br />
<br />
Your site has two separate but related collections, an optional <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#sandbox-database" target="_blank">Sandbox collection</a>, and your site's <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#live-database-1" target="_blank">Live collection</a>. In the Sandbox collection, you can work while developing your site in the Editor. The Live collection is what displays on your live site and the one live visitors interact with. The Sandbox can be synced to the Live collection at anytime, but this will overwrite the current Live collection content. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="connecting-to-cms" level="3">Connecting to CMS</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-connecting-elements-to-a-collection-using-a-dataset" target="_blank">Connecting to CMS</a> is the process of connecting your elements to a <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#database-collection-1" target="_blank">collection</a> via a dataset. You can bind your elements to a collection to display content or to capture user input. To bind your elements to a collection you need to have a <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#dataset" target="_blank">dataset</a> on your page.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="cms" level="3">CMS</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The CMS (Content Management System) is where you edit the contents of your collections. Access <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?buttonText=Open%20Content%20Manager&amp;title=Select%20a%20Site&amp;autoSelectOnSingleSite=true&amp;actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/%7B%7BmetaSiteId%7D%7D/database/" target="_blank">CMS in your site's dashboard</a> or your editor. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="dataset" level="3">Dataset</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-datasets" target="">Datasets</a> are the vital link between the elements on your page and the content in your collection. They are purely functional and do not appear on your live site. You can use them to create a two-way connection, allowing you to display collection content, capture user inputs, or both. In your dataset settings, you can specify which items load, in what order, and how many display at a time. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="dataset-mode" level="3">Dataset mode</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The <a href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-working-with-the-dataset-mode-and-collection-permissions" target="_blank">dataset mode</a> is a setting that controls what the elements that are connected to your collection can do with the collection's content. Options are Read &amp; Write, Read-only, and Write-only. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="dynamic-list-page" level="3">Dynamic list page</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-setting-up-a-dynamic-list-page" target="_blank">dynamic list page</a> is a dynamic page that is used to display a number of items from your collection that all match the same criteria. When you create the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-unique-dynamic-page-urls" target="">URL</a> for a dynamic list page, you can use fields in your collection that identify a group of items in your collection.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="dynamic-item-page" level="3">Dynamic item page</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-setting-up-a-dynamic-item-page" target="_blank">dynamic item page</a> is a dynamic page that is used to display one item from your collection at a time. When you create the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-unique-dynamic-page-urls" target="">URL</a> for a dynamic item page, you can use a field in your collection that uniquely identifies each item in your collection.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="dynamic-page" level="3">Dynamic page</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-dynamic-pages" target="_blank">dynamic page</a> is a page you design with one layout that can be used over and over again, each time displaying a different item or items from your collection. The actual content a dynamic page displays is determined by its <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-unique-dynamic-page-urls" target="">URL</a>. There are two types of dynamic pages, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#dynamic-item-page" target="_blank">dynamic item pages</a> and <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#dynamic-category-page" target="_blank">dynamic list pages</a>.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="dynamic-page-dataset" level="3">Dynamic page dataset</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-connecting-page-elements-to-collection-content#about-dynamic-page-datasets" target="_blank">dynamic page dataset</a> is a component in your Editor that is added automatically when you create a dynamic page. Like a regular dataset, it enables you to connect the elements on your page to your collections. It also allows you to add more filters and to sort the content on your page. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="field" level="3">Field</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-about-your-collection-fields#regular-fields" target="_blank">field</a> is the place in your collection where you store content, and is represented as a column. Every item in your collection is made up of one or more fields such as Text, Image, Boolean, Number, Date and Time, and more. Collections also have default system fields that are hidden by default. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="field-id-velo-by-wix" level="3">Field ID (Velo by Wix)</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-about-your-collection-fields#wix-code-users-only-field-key" target="_blank">field ID</a> is the unique identifier name that you use to refer to a field in a collection, in code.<br />
<br />
When you add a new field in your collection, you can specify the field ID. If you don't specify your own field ID, one is created based on the field name. You cannot change the field ID once the field has been created.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="field-name" level="3">Field name</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-about-your-collection-fields#field-name" target="_blank">field name</a> is the label you see at the top of the column for that field in your collection. The field name is also used when connecting page elements to a dataset in the Editor.<br />
<br />
When you add a new field in a collection, you specify the field name. You can change the field name after the field has been created, and all connections to that field will be updated. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="field-type" level="3">Field type</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-about-your-collection-fields#field-type" target="_blank">field type</a> defines what kinds of content the field contains. Choose from several field types including Text, Image, Boolean, Number, Date and Time, Rich Text, URL, Document, and more. When you add a new field in a collection, you specify the field type. The field type is used when connecting page elements to fields in your collections.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="item" level="3">Item</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>An <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-about-your-collection-fields" target="_blank">item</a> is one record in a collection and is represented as a row in the collection. Every item in your collection is made up of one or more fields.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="live-collection" level="3">Live collection</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-accessing-and-syncing-your-sandbox-and-live-collections#live-data" target="_blank">live collection</a> is the collection that is associated with your published site. The content in the live collection is what is visible on your published site. It is also the collection where content you collect in your live site is stored. You can sync between collections and copy content from the optional sandbox to your live collection, or overwrite your live content to your sandbox to work with it in the Editor. Learn more about the Sandbox <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-sandbox-and-live-collections-and-syncing" target="_blank">here</a>.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="collection-permissions" level="3">Collection permissions</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Your collection permissions determine who can view, add, update, or delete collection content <strong>on your live site</strong>. The most common way visitors modify collection content from the live site is with <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-a-custom-form-with-input-elements-that-submit-to-your-collection" target="">input elements set to collect content</a>. Collection permissions help you manage live site access to your collection content and maintain the security of your site's data.</div><div><br /></div><div>Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-collection-permissions-overview" target="_blank">collection permissions</a>.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="primary-field" level="3">Primary field</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>A collection's primary field is used to enable another collection to connect to it and <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-using-reference-fields-to-display-content-from-multiple-collections" target="">reference</a> its content. <br />
<br />
Every collection has a primary field. The field is indicated by flag icon next to its field name. By default, the Title field is the primary field. However, you can define any text field in the collection as the primary field. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="repeaters" level="3">Repeaters</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Repeaters allow you to create one layout for a group of elements. Each repeater item uses the same layout but displays different content.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-displaying-dynamic-content-in-a-repeater" target="">connect the elements in repeaters to CMS collection fields</a> to dynamically display content. Each repeater item then shows content about a different collection item. Alternatively, you can use static content in a repeater by not connecting it to the CMS. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="sandbox-collection" level="3">Sandbox collection</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The optional <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-accessing-and-syncing-your-sandbox-and-live-collections#sandbox-data-1" target="_blank">sandbox collection</a> is the collection that is associated with your site in the Wix Editor. Content in the sandbox is not visible on your published site unless you sync your collection with your <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/velo-glossary#live-database-1" target="_blank">live collection</a>. Content in the sandbox is affected by your actions in preview mode. Learn more about the sandbox <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-sandbox-and-live-collections-and-syncing" target="_blank">here</a>.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="submit-button" level="3">Submit button</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>A <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-creating-a-custom-form-with-input-elements-that-submit-to-your-collection#step-5-create-a-submit-button" target="">submit button</a> is a button you add to a page in combination with user input elements. When a visitor clicks the submit button, their user inputs save to your collection.<br />
<br />
Create a submit button by adding a regular button to your page and setting its <strong>Click action connects to </strong>option to <strong>Submit</strong>. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="sync-copyoverwrite" level="3">Sync (copy/overwrite)</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-accessing-and-syncing-your-sandbox-and-live-collections#accessing-and-syncing-sandbox-and-live-collections" target="">Sync</a> allows you to move your content between your optional sandbox and live collections. You can copy selected or all items in a collection from a sandbox collection to the live version of that collection. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can also overwrite a sandbox collection with all the content from the live version, or overwrite all your sandbox collections with the content from their live versions. You can only initiate sync operations from the sandbox collection.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="system-fields" level="3">System fields</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-formerly-content-manager-about-your-collection-fields#system-fields" target="_blank">System fields</a> are fields that are added automatically to each collection, are hidden by default, and cannot be edited. System fields are ID, Created date, Updated date, Owner, and dynamic page links. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="user-input-elements" level="3">User input elements</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/cms-about-user-input-elements" target="_blank">User input elements</a> allow you to capture and store user content in a collection. Connect user input elements to a dataset with the dataset mode set to either Write-only or Read &amp; Write. </div></div>

How to begin

Choosing a template 

Hiring a professional to build your site

Use Wix to build your site and business. Try our AI tools to create a site, customize our templates or hire a professional to create or enhance your web presence.

Getting started

Learn how to use Wix to build your site and business.

Wix Editor basics

Using the Editor tools

Your site's layout

Strips and columns

Structuring your site

Designing your site

Pages

Menus

Managing pages and menus

Text

Buttons

Containers and boxes

Slideshows

Shapes and lines

Adding and customizing elements

Images

Galleries

Videos

Documents and files

Adding files and media

Working with elements

Using effects and animation

Sharing and promoting your site

Adding advanced elements

Getting Started

Mobile Tools

Pages on Mobile

Background on Mobile

Mobile Site Layout

Site Menu on Mobile

Text on Mobile

Media on Mobile

Other Elements on Mobile

Troubleshooting

Building a mobile site

Troubleshooting your Editor site

Using the Wix Editor

Using your site dashboard

Site management

Managing roles and permissions

Managing your site

Getting started with AI

Using AI to create & manage your site

Using AI to set up your business

AI tools

Media Manager basics

Uploading media

Purchasing media

Managing media

Media issues

Adding and managing your media

Using the Pro Gallery

Editing images (Wix Photo Studio)

Managing your media

Setting up your multilingual site

Translating your site

Managing your languages

SEO in Wix Multilingual

Creating a multilingual site

Privacy & GDPR

About Accessibility

Making your site accessible

Advanced accessibility features

Creating an accessible site

About the CMS (Content Management System)

Managing CMS collections

Connecting CMS collection content to your site

Working with dynamic pages and the CMS

Connecting user input elements to the CMS

Using CMS with other Wix products

Advanced CMS features

Wix for developers

Test Sites

SSO Logins

Wix Blocks

Advanced features

Learn how to create a site and manage its content with our intuitive editors. Know how to protect visitors' privacy and make sites compliant with accessibility laws.

Creating your site

Design and manage your site using intuitive Wix features.

Changing your account settings

Sign in issues

Managing your account

Upgrading to a Premium plan

Billing for Premium Plans

Billing for Domains

Billing for Google Workspace Business Emails

Managing your subscriptions

Charges, payments and tax

Invoices for Wix services

Using vouchers and promotions

Billing & premium subscriptions

Review your account settings, manage your subscriptions and plans and understand your invoices.

Account & billing

Manage subscriptions, plans and invoices.

Managing your site with the Wix app

Mobile apps basics

Customizing your own mobile app

Managing your own mobile app

Submitting your mobile app for approval

Building your own mobile app

Customizing your site on the Wix member apps

Managing your site on the Wix member apps

Using mobile apps as a member

Using the Wix member apps

Mobile apps for your customers

Use our mobile apps to run your business efficiently on the go and set up a dedicated app for your site members to stay in touch. 

Using the Wix mobile apps

Run your business and connect with members.

Domain basics

Wix domains

Domains purchased elsewhere

Transferring domains

Managing domains

Troubleshooting domains

Follow our step-by step guides to learn how to purchase, connect or transfer a domain for your site, and find out how to keep your site’s data secure.

Connecting a domain

Learn to purchase, connect or transfer a domain to your site.

Setting up your store

Managing products and categories

Setting up shipping & fulfillment

Setting up payment and checkout

Designing your store

Managing your orders

Managing store inventory

Managing the Members Area

Managing store emails

Promoting stores sales

Dropshipping with Wix Stores

Setting up sales channels

Using the Wix app for Wix Stores

Wix Stores

Setting up Wix Bookings

Creating your services

Managing your staff

Managing your calendar & bookings

Memberships, packages & payments

Customizing Wix Bookings pages

Emails, SMS, and promotions

Using the Wix app to manage your bookings

Video conferencing with Wix Bookings

Fit by Wix

Wix Bookings

Setting up Wix Events

Creating your event

Designing Wix Events

Managing your events

Managing your guests

Selling event tickets

Promoting your event

Using the Wix app for Wix Events

Check-in by Wix for Events

Wix Events

Setting up Pricing Plans

Creating your plans

Designing your plans pages

Selling Pricing Plans

Managing purchased plans

Using the Wix app for Pricing Plans

Wix Pricing  Plans

Setting up your restaurant

Creating Wix Restaurants menus (NEW)

Taking online orders (NEW)

Table reservations

Creating your Wix Restaurants menu

Taking online orders

Using the Wix  app to manage your restaurant

Wix Restaurants

Setting up Photo Albums

Selling with Photo Albums Store

Setting up Art Store

Selling with Art Store

Wix Photography

Setting up Online Programs

Managing program participants

Using the Wix app for Online Programs

Wix Online Programs

Wix Portfolio

Getting started with Wix Video

Adding videos & channels 

Changing your Wix Video settings

Wix Video

Business solutions & apps

Get tools to grow your business and web presence. Find the right tools for your specific needs, set up online payments and keep track of your site's analytics.

Managing your business

Get tools to grow your business and web presence.