PayloadCMS Globals Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Globals in PayloadCMS are a powerful feature for managing single documents that need to be accessed site-wide. In this video, I explore how to create and customize globals for use cases like header and footer navigation, site-wide notifications, and more. Unlike collections, which allow multiple documents, globals are designed for singular data, making them perfect for reusable, site-wide content.

What you’ll learn in this video:
The difference between collections and globals in PayloadCMS
How to set up a global and define fields
Using arrays and relationship fields to build flexible navigation menus
Customizing admin options like group, description, and hidden visibility
Setting access controls for reading and updating globals

Globals share many similarities with collections, including automatic API generation and field configurations. However, they offer simplicity and focus, making them ideal for managing sitewide elements efficiently. By the end of this video, you’ll know how to create and optimize globals to streamline your projects in PayloadCMS.

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00:00 - Introducing PayloadCMS Globals
01:01 - Getting Started With PayloadCMS Globals and Best Practices
02:20 - Labeling Your PayloadCMS Global
03:10 - Using Fields in Globals
04:43 - Available Global Options
05:07 - Using Access in Globals
05:50 - Using Admin in Globals
06:23 - Using Hidden in Globals
06:48 - Using Description in Globals
07:20 - Wrapping Up

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