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Integrating Netlify CMS	Integrating netlify cms	2022-11-24	Blog

Migrating to a better content management system through Netlify CMS

Heavy Lifting

Setting up Netlify CMS with Hugo is a straightforward process that enhances your static site with a user-friendly content management interface. With Netlify CMS, you can manage your Hugo content directly from a web-based admin panel.

Redeploying to Netlify

Moving from GitHub Pages to Netlify provides continuous deployment, form handling, and more. The migration process involves connecting your repository to Netlify and configuring the build settings.

Setting up Netlify CMS

Steps

1. Create an admin folder in your static directory
2. Add index.html and config.yml files
3. Configure the CMS to match your content structure
4. Enable Netlify Identity for authentication
5. Set up Git Gateway for content management

Setting up a custom domain

Configure your custom domain in Netlify's domain settings and update your DNS records accordingly.