Get up and running
All you need to know to get Kirby up and running: Installation, requirements and updates.
Guide
Preparing the stage
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About the docs
A quick overview on the different parts of the documentation
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Exploring the Starterkit
Take a tour around the house and we will give you a quick look at every part of Kirby.
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Troubleshooting
We try to make using Kirby as straight forward as possible. But sometimes you just get stuck and we want to help you out of it as fast as possible.
Data & frontend
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Creating content
Learn how to create pages and how to fill them with content.
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Managing files
All about working with files in Kirby: images, videos, documents, responsive images, thumbnails…
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Rendering & logic
How to use Kirby's template system and API to build any kind of template.
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Configuring the Panel
How to create forms for the Panel and access blueprints on the frontend.
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Page builder
Create rich content or even complete page layouts right from the Panel
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Unique IDs & Permalinks
Build persistent relations between pages, files or users
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Virtual pages
In Kirby, you can integrate data from any data source and use them as if they were real Kirby pages, including creating and editing their content in the Panel.
Configuration
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Multi-language configuration
How to set up and work with multi-language websites and how to translate templates.
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Panel users & permissions
Learn everything about Kirby's user management and permissions.
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Configuring Kirby
Almost every aspect of Kirby can be controlled and configured to do exactly what you need it to do.
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Authentication & Sessions
Configure how users log in to the Panel and how Kirby remembers state between requests.
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The power of routes
Use Kirby's router to modify URLs or provide extra functionality when the user calls an given URI pattern.
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Caching
Use Kirby's page cache or set up your own cache wherever you need it.
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Sending emails
How to use built-in classes and helpers to send emails from within Kirby.
Extending kirby
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Extending Kirby
Kirby starts simple, but it can handle highly advanced setups and solutions, by providing tools, such as a router, hooks, controllers and more.
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Using databases
Connect to a database and query results.
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API
The Rest API offers full access to all data within Kirby and can be used by your future app built on top of Kirby.
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Beyond Kirby
Learn about the different ways to use Kirby as a content source for other tools and systems.