Getting started

Welcome to the Cradle CMS Docs! Here, you’ll find essential information on how Cradle CMS operates. If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for, please leave us feedback by reaching out to us at hi@cradlecms.com, and we’ll update the guide accordingly.

Installation

You can install CradleCMS on any host (on-premises or in the cloud) that supports running Docker/Podman containers. Download the software through our Docker registry using the credentials from your account page.

Minimum server requirements: Linux server (ARM or AMD 64-bit): 1 CPU, 512MB RAM, 3GB storage (storage can be a mix of local/shared disk or on S3 compatible storage)

Initial setup in admin

1. Close site

Sites are open by default, close the site to work in peace.

Site settings

2. Add SMTP account and email templates

For account invites and easier password recovery.

Email settings

3. Style the closed site template

A closed site can display information for site visitors.

Theme settings

Setting up a website

Design the site and index page

Theme settings

Adding menus and links

Setting up navigation

Add forms

Forms builder

Add site information

Site settings

Customise front-end

Theme code editor