Payload CMS V3 Website Template
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A powerful, flexible, and production-ready Payload CMS V3 website builder with PostgreSQL database.

About this boilerplate

This boilerplate is a pre-configured, ready-to-deploy solution for Payload CMS as a website builder. It includes a fully-working backend, enterprise-grade admin panel, and a beautifully designed, production-ready website. This template is optimized for seamless deployment on Railway, and uses PostgreSQL for both local development and production environments.

Preconfigured Features & Integrations

• Authentication: Robust user authentication system
• Access Control: Role-based access control for admins and users
• Premium Content: Gated content for authenticated users
• Comments: User commenting system with admin approval
• Layout Builder: Flexible content creation with pre-configured blocks
• Draft Preview: Preview unpublished content before going live
• SEO: Built-in SEO optimization tools
• Redirects: Easy management of URL redirects
• PostgreSQL Support: Configured for both local and production use

Railway Setup

Use one-click deploy template:

Local Setup

1. Clone proejct: (recommeded) Laucnh on Railway and ejct watch how. Alternatively clone this repo or fork it.
2. Copy .env.example to .env (fill in your own values..)
3. Install dependencies: pnpm install or npm install
4. Run development mode: pnpm dev or npm run dev or
5. Build the project: pnpm build or npm run build
6. Start the server: pnpm start or npm run start

Requirements

• Database: PostgreSQL
• Node.js: Compatible version as specified in package.json

Useful Resources

• Blog post about this template: Read here
• Official Payload Documentation: Read here

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