{"section":"announcements","requestedLocale":"en","requestedSlug":"2026-10-13-cms-now-available-for-early-access","locale":"en","slug":"2026-10-13-cms-now-available-for-early-access","path":"docs/en/announcements/2026/october/2026-10-13-cms-now-available-for-early-access.md","branch":"main","content":"The new [VTEX CMS](https://help.vtex.com/docs/tutorials/cms-overview) is now available for early access. Introducing a modern, scalable content management system designed to help merchants create, collaborate, and distribute storefront content more efficiently and collaboratively.\r\n\r\n<table>\r\n  <tbody>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>\r\n        <img src=\"https://vtexhelp.vtexassets.com/assets/docs/src/cms-all-content-en___108e1b75ad01d77748ea800882bfc610.gif\" alt=\"All content\" />\r\n        <strong>All content:</strong> Create, manage, and publish all your storefront pages, layouts, templates, and global sections from a single dashboard.\n\n\r\n      </td>\r\n    </tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>\r\n        <img src=\"https://vtexhelp.vtexassets.com/assets/docs/src/cms-branches-en___272f576d902675bf18196cd6b14069d7.gif\" alt=\"Branches\" />\r\n        <strong>Branches:</strong> Work on content changes in isolated environments and merge them to the live storefront only when ready, without disrupting your production store.\n\n\r\n      </td>\r\n    </tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>\r\n        <img src=\"https://vtexhelp.vtexassets.com/assets/docs/src/cms-stores-en___e6c0ac29c68d6a8db05011c294cf0a57.gif\" alt=\"Stores\" />\r\n        <strong>Stores:</strong> Link and manage multiple storefronts from one place, configuring preview URLs, repository integrations, and locale settings for each.\n\n\r\n      </td>\r\n    </tr>\r\n  </tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n\r\n## What has changed?\r\n\r\nThe new CMS replaces the [Headless CMS (Legacy)](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/faststore/headless-cms-overview) with a significantly improved experience for both business and technical teams. With CMS, merchants can now:\r\n\r\n* Create, generate, manage, and publish storefront content faster with the **AI-assisted interface**.  \r\n* Evolve content using **advanced versioning, version history, and rollback features**.  \r\n* Collaborate using **branch-based workflows**, **multi-user awareness**, previews, and scheduled publishing.  \r\n* Deliver localized content across multiple markets with built-in **multi-language management**.  \r\n* **Manage media assets** in one place with an enhanced Media Gallery.  \r\n* **Benefit from a modern architecture** that improves performance, reliability, and scalability.   \r\n* **Improve content publication** for both [FastStore](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/faststore) and [Headless](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/headless-commerce) storefronts.\r\n\r\n## Why did we make this change?\r\n\r\nWe built the new CMS to give merchants more flexibility and control over their storefront content while improving operational efficiency.\r\n\r\nKey improvements include:\r\n\r\n* **Faster content delivery** through a read-optimized data layer.  \r\n* **Greater reliability** with event-driven updates that prevent content loss.  \r\n* **Scalable operations** by separating content management from delivery.  \r\n* **Better collaboration** with versioning and branching workflows.  \r\n* **Reduced complexity** for developers through modular schemas and improved tooling.  \r\n* **Enhanced usability** for content editing to optimize time to publish.\r\n\r\nThese improvements enable teams to move faster, reduce errors, and deliver better shopping experiences.\r\n\r\n## What needs to be done?\r\n\r\nTo get started with the new CMS, choose one of these options:\r\n\r\n* Request a demo or ask for CMS installation or upgrade: Open a ticket with [VTEX Support](https://help.vtex.com/en/support).  \r\n* Set up CMS for a FastStore project yourself: Follow the [FastStore Onboarding process](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/faststore/getting-started-2-starting-the-project#step-2-setting-up-integrations).\r\n\r\nOnce CMS is available in your account, go to **Storefront \\> Content** in VTEX Admin to create, manage, and publish content.\r\n\r\n## Learn more\r\n\r\n* [CMS for FastStore and Headless Stores](https://help.vtex.com/docs/tutorials/cms-overview)\r\n* [Getting started with CMS](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/getting-started-with-cms)  \r\n* [Comparing Headless CMS (legacy) and CMS features](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/guides/comparing-headless-cms-legacy-and-cms-features)"}