How to duplicate a CMS collection on the same website in Webflow?

Duplicating a CMS collection within the same Webflow project involves creating a new collection and manually transferring the fields and items from the original collection.

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1. Create a New Collection

• Go to the Collections Panel: In your Webflow Designer, click on the Collections icon to access the CMS.
• Click New Collection: Click the '+ New Collection' button to create a new collection.
• Name Your Collection: Provide a name for your new collection and create fields that mirror those in your original collection.

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2. Duplicate the Fields

• Manual Field Creation: You must manually recreate each field from the original collection in the new one.
• Field Types: Ensure that fields have the same types (e.g., Text, Rich Text, Image) to avoid data incompatibility.
• Field Settings: Match any important settings, like reference settings, to keep the new collection functional similarly.

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3. Export Original Collection Items

• Go to CMS Tab: Visit the CMS Collections tab.
• Select Original Collection: Choose the collection you wish to duplicate content from.
• Export Items: Use the Export CSV option to download all items from the original collection.

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4. Import Items to New Collection

• Access New Collection: Go to the newly created collection in your Webflow project.
• Import CSV: Use the Import CSV feature to upload the previously downloaded CSV file.
• Map Fields: Align fields between the CSV and the new collection manually during import.

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Summary

To duplicate a CMS collection in Webflow, create a new collection, manually recreate fields, export items from the original collection, and import them into the new collection using a CSV file. This ensures your new collection mirrors the original with all necessary data.