Month: February 2025

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Payload CMS and use it in a Next.js frontend to restrict access. Steps: Define Roles in Payload CMS Update users collection in payload.config.ts: ts Copy Edit import { CollectionConfig } from ‘payload/types’; const Users: CollectionConfig = { slug: ‘users’, auth: true, access: { read: ({ req: { user } })… Continue reading Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Payload CMS with Next.js

Securely managing server-side configurations in Payload CMS prevents vulnerabilities and unauthorized access. This article covers environment variables, access control, and authentication best practices. Key Features: Using .env for secure configuration Implementing API authentication with JWT Restricting data access using Payload’s built-in access control Example: Securing API Calls with JWT Enable JWT Authentication in Payload CMS:… Continue reading Implementing Secure Server-Side Configurations in Payload CMS

he introduction of the Lexical editor allows developers to create custom plugins for rich text editing in Payload CMS. This article explains how to add custom toolbar buttons and new block types. Key Features: Creating a custom Lexical editor plugin Adding new toolbar actions Extending block elements Example: Custom Toolbar Button in Lexical Editor Adding… Continue reading Building Custom Lexical Plugins in Payload CMS 3.x

 Since Payload CMS 3.0 introduced native support for Next.js, developers can now build high-performance CMS-driven applications efficiently. Key Features: Server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) API routes for dynamic content fetching Authentication and session management Example: Fetching CMS Data in Next.js Using getServerSideProps for SSR: export async function getServerSideProps() {  const response =… Continue reading Integrating Payload CMS with Next.js: Best Practices

Description: Learn how the latest Payload CMS update enhances MongoDB query performance through optimized indexing, pagination improvements, and better filtering techniques. Key Features: Improved indexing strategies for faster lookups Optimized .find() queries to reduce load time Using aggregation pipelines for efficient data processing Example: Optimizing Query Performance Instead of fetching all documents and filtering in… Continue reading Optimizing MongoDB Queries in Payload CMS 3.24