Getting started with Contao

Logging in to Contao

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to log in to Contao (video in German). In under a minute you learn how to get to the Contao login page of your website.

Articles, content and elements

The site structure

MARKENZOO briefly explains what the Contao site structure is (video in German). In under a minute you learn what subpages are and how to show and hide them.

The articles page

MARKENZOO briefly explains the Contao articles page. In under a minute you see how the article structure is organized and how to display a preview.

Adding an article

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to add a new article including a content element in the article structure.

Duplicating an article

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to duplicate an article including its content elements and why this is often the more practical way to add a new article.

Hiding an article in the menu

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to hide an article in the menu so that it is no longer visible in the navigation, and also how the page can still be reached.

The file manager

The file manager

MARKENZOO briefly explains the Contao file manager (video in German). In under a minute you see how the file manager should be organized and how to upload files.

Users and permissions

Managing users and permissions in Contao

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to assign permissions to users in Contao (video in German). Their example: a new employee in the user group “Redaktion” (editorial team).

Creating user groups in Contao

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to create user groups in Contao and assign permissions. Their example: the user group “Redaktion”.

The Contao Manager

The Contao Manager – no fear of updates

Maren Lange explains the Contao Manager (video in German).

• the basic procedure for updating Contao 4 installations
• a short description of the Contao Manager
• typical errors that can occur when updating via the Manager
• how to deal with errors during an update
• where to get help and which information is needed for it

Creating anchors

Creating and using anchors

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to create anchors (jump labels) in Contao, both within a subpage and as a navigation (video in German).

Creating forms

Creating forms in Contao

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to create a form in Contao (video in German). Their example: the contact form on the MARKENZOO website.

Creating FAQs

Managing FAQs in Contao

MARKENZOO briefly explains how to create FAQs in Contao and include the frequently asked questions on your site (video in German).