Copy a Content Type

This article will show you how to clone a Content Type. This will create an exact duplicate of the Content Type you want to copy.

Instructions

1. Navigate to Content Types on the left-hand side and select the Content Type you wish to copy
   
2. Click the Actions menu in the top-right corner and select Clone
   
   
3. Create a Name for your Content Type
   
   
   Note: The Content Type name becomes part of the API URL (such as: https://hcms.civicplus.com/api/content/app/my-content-type/). The name cannot be changed later. Use your JSON code to change the name prior to clicking Create.
   • Requirements:
     • Lower case letters (a to z)
     • Numbers and dashes only
     • Cannot be longer than 40 characters
4. Click Hide to hide any specified JSON
   
   
   Note: This field hides the JSON for the Content Type you are working on. The JSON displays in case you want to make a small change while copying. For instance, if you copy a Content Type but want to rename one of the fields for the new one, you could just update the JSON prior to completing your Copy action since the Name cannot be changed after the Content Type is created.
5. Click Create 
   
   
6. Add Fields to your Content Type