{"section":"announcements","requestedLocale":"en","requestedSlug":"2026-03-30-headless-cms-stores-will-be-upgraded-to-the-new-vtex-cms","locale":"en","slug":"2026-03-30-headless-cms-stores-will-be-upgraded-to-the-new-vtex-cms","path":"docs/en/announcements/2026/march/2026-03-30-headless-cms-stores-will-be-upgraded-to-the-new-vtex-cms.md","branch":"main","content":"Starting **March 30th, 2026**, VTEX will begin automatically upgrading existing [Headless CMS (Legacy)](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/faststore/headless-cms-overview) accounts to the new [VTEX CMS](https://help.vtex.com/en/docs/tutorials/cms-overview) experience.\r\n\r\nThis upgrade introduces a modern, more powerful content management system designed to improve how teams create, collaborate, and distribute content. Enabling faster workflows, better collaboration, and greater scalability.\r\n\r\n| ![All content](https://vtexhelp.vtexassets.com/assets/docs/src/cms-all-content-en___108e1b75ad01d77748ea800882bfc610.gif) |\r\n|:---:|\r\n| **All content:** Create, manage, and publish all your storefront pages, layouts, templates, and global sections from a single dashboard. |\r\n\r\n| ![Branches](https://vtexhelp.vtexassets.com/assets/docs/src/cms-branches-en___272f576d902675bf18196cd6b14069d7.gif) |\r\n|:---:|\r\n| **Branches:** Work on content changes in isolated environments and merge them to the live storefront only when ready, without disrupting your production store. |\r\n\r\n| ![Stores](https://vtexhelp.vtexassets.com/assets/docs/src/cms-stores-en___e6c0ac29c68d6a8db05011c294cf0a57.gif) |\r\n|:---:|\r\n| **Stores:** Link and manage multiple storefronts from one place, configuring preview URLs, repository integrations, and locale settings for each. |\r\n\r\n> ℹ️ Learn more about [VTEX CMS](https://help.vtex.com/en/docs/tutorials/cms-overview).\r\n\r\n## What has changed?\r\n\r\nStores currently using Headless CMS (Legacy) will be progressively upgraded to the new CMS experience, giving merchants access to a more powerful content management experience. As part of this transition:\r\n\r\n* **All existing content is preserved:** Content types, sections, and data will be automatically migrated to the new CMS.\r\n* **New CMS experience enabled:** You will gain access to improved content editing, versioning and workflows, and collaboration features.\r\n* **Headless CMS (Legacy) remains accessible:** The previous Headless CMS (Legacy) interface will still be available for reference during the transition period.\r\n* **Enhanced capabilities:** Benefit from features that the new CMS introduces like AI-assisted content generation, branching workflows, multi-language, and improved performance and scalability\r\n\r\nThis upgrade is designed to be seamless, with no disruption to your storefront or existing content.\r\n\r\n## Why did we make this change?\r\n\r\nThe new CMS has been rebuilt from the ground up to better support modern commerce teams and workflows. With this upgrade, you will benefit from:\r\n\r\n* **Improved performance and reliability** through a new architecture optimized for content delivery.\r\n* **Better collaboration** with versioning, branching, and multi-user workflows.\r\n* **More flexible content modeling** with reusable components and content relationships.\r\n* **Scalable infrastructure** that supports growing content needs without added complexity.\r\n\r\nThese improvements enable your team to create and manage content more efficiently, while delivering faster, more consistent storefront experiences.\r\n\r\n## What needs to be done?\r\n\r\nNo action is required to initiate the upgrade. However, we recommend the following to help you during the transition:\r\n\r\n* **Review the documentation to get familiar with the new CMS:**\r\n  * User guide: [CMS overview](https://help.vtex.com/en/docs/tutorials/cms-overview)\r\n  * Developer guide: [Upgrading from Headless CMS (legacy) to CMS](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/upgrading-from-headless-cms-legacy-to-cms-overview)\r\n\r\n* **Validate your content after migration:**\r\n  * Access the Admin, go to **Storefront > Content,** and ensure your store content appears as expected.\r\n\r\n* **Reach out for support if needed:**\r\n  * If you have any questions or need assistance during the upgrade, our support team is ready to help. Open a ticket with the [VTEX Support](https://help.vtex.com/en/support)."}