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HomeDrupal CMS User GuideGet Started

Get Started

New to Drupal CMS? In this guide, we'll walk through setting up Drupal CMS and explore key features and concepts.

Install Drupal CMS

Learn about the different installation paths for Drupal CMS and choose one that fits your needs.

  • Try out Drupal CMS using the desktop app
  • Install Drupal CMS locally with DDEV
  • Set up Drupal CMS
  • Move your site to a hosting provider

Get to know Drupal CMS

Get to know Drupal CMS

  • Getting around Drupal CMS
  • AI tools in Drupal CMS
  • Default content types

Drupal CMS User Guide

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