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8 min readTo create a plugin in October CMS, you can follow these steps:Start by navigating to the plugins directory in your October CMS installation. It is typically located at plugins in the root folder of your website. Inside the plugins directory, create a new folder with the desired name of your plugin. This folder will serve as the container for all your plugin files. Within the new plugin folder, create a file named Plugin.php.
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8 min readTo set up user authentication in October CMS, you can follow these steps:First, open your October CMS project in your code editor. Navigate to the "config" folder, and find the "auth.php" file. Open the "auth.php" file and locate the "model" section. Here, you can specify the model class that represents your user. By default, October CMS uses the "RainLab\User\Models\User" model. Next, you need to configure the user component.
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6 min readCreating a contact form in October CMS involves several steps. Here is a brief overview of the process:Install October CMS: First, you need to install October CMS on your server or local environment. Follow the official documentation for installation instructions. Create a new Page or Layout: Decide where you want to display your contact form, either on a new page or an existing layout. Create a new page or open the layout file using a code editor.
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6 min readTo create a blog in October CMS, you need to follow these steps:Install October CMS: Download and install the October CMS on your server. Ensure you have a compatible server environment (e.g., PHP, MySQL). Log in to the Backend: Access the backend of your October CMS installation by appending "/backend" to your website URL (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/backend). Enter your admin credentials to log in.
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8 min readPartials in October CMS templates are a way to reuse sections of code that are used in multiple template files. They allow for modularity and abstraction in the template structure, making it easier to change and maintain the code.To use partials in October CMS templates, you can follow these steps:Create a partial file: Start by creating a partial file with the extension .htm. This file will contain the reusable section of code. The file can be named based on its purpose or functionality.
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9 min readOctober CMS is a content management system that allows developers to create and manage websites easily. To create a layout in October CMS, follow these steps:Start by logging into the October CMS backend where you can manage your website's content. Navigate to the "Pages" section and click on "Layouts" on the left-hand side. Click on the "Create" button to start creating a new layout. Give your layout a name and optional description to help you identify it later.
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6 min readTo add a custom field to a page in October CMS, you can follow these steps:Open your October CMS project and navigate to the backend area.In the main menu, click on "Pages" to access the page management section.Select the page to which you want to add a custom field.In the page editor, click on the "Fields" tab located at the top.Here, you will find a list of existing fields on the page. Click on the "Add field" button.
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5 min readTo create a new page in October CMS, follow these steps:Log in to your October CMS backend using your admin credentials.Click on the "Pages" tab in the sidebar.In the top right corner, click on the "New" button to start creating a new page.Enter a title for your page in the "Title" field. This will be the name that appears in the backend for your reference.Choose a URL for your page by entering a value in the "URL" field.
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7 min readTo create a new theme in October CMS, you need to follow these steps:Start by opening the October CMS backend and navigate to the "Themes" section. Click on the "Add a Theme" button to create a new theme. Give your theme a name and optional description to identify it. Select an existing theme as a template, or choose the "Create Blank Theme" option for a fresh start.
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5 min readTo install October CMS, follow these steps:First, you need to have a web server with PHP and MySQL installed. Make sure that your server meets the system requirements for October CMS.Download the latest version of October CMS from their official website.Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your computer.Upload the extracted files to the desired location on your web server using an FTP client or file manager.Create a new MySQL database for October CMS on your server.
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8 min readIn October CMS, there are several ways to list related blog posts. One common approach is to use a plugin or create a component to display a list of related posts based on certain criteria such as the same category, tags, or author.To begin, you can create a new component in October CMS by navigating to the "CMS" section in the backend and selecting "Components." Click on the "New" button and give your component a name.