Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring PayloadCMS Config Settings

In this video, I explore how to extend the PayloadCMS configuration file to unlock its full potential. If you’re looking to customize your CMS, this tutorial walks you through essential configuration options, from enabling authentication to setting up global collections and managing CORS settings. With PayloadCMS’s code-first approach, you’ll have unparalleled flexibility to tailor your project exactly how you want.

What You’ll Learn:
Configuring the admin panel for user login and custom date formats.
Setting up and switching between Lexical and Slate editors.
Choosing and integrating a database adapter (MongoDB, Postgres, or SQLite).
Adding and configuring collections for content management.
Setting up global collections for reusable site-wide settings like navigation.
Enabling and customizing CORS and CSRF for secure front-end and back-end communication.
Setting upload limits and configuring secrets for secure password hashing.

This tutorial is perfect for developers who want to deepen their understanding of PayloadCMS or enhance their CMS projects with more advanced features. By the end, you’ll have a robust configuration tailored to your specific needs.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Reviewing the Bare Minimum Configuration
01:27 - The Admin Config Option
02:04 - The admin.user Option
02:52 - The admin.dateFormat Option
04:10 - The editor Option
05:28 - The db Option
05:55 - How to Choose the Right Database for Your Project
06:46 - Setting Up the db Configuration
07:23 – The collections Config Option
08:35 – Creating a New Collection in the PayloadCMS config file
09:29 – Ensuring Our Label Renders Correctly
10:04 – The globals Config Option
10:47 - Creating a New Global Collection
12:21 - More Details About the Label Option in a globals Config
13:08 - The cors Config Option
14:01 - Enabling CORS
15:07 - Setting CORS With an Object
15:59 - The csrf Config Option
16:18 - The upload Config Option
16:54 - The secret Config Option
17:15 - Setting the PayloadCMS secret
17:48 - Wrapping Up

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