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Create a Matrix site manually

These instructions will show you how to create a Matrix site from scratch using the Matrix user interface (Matrix UI). Following these instructions will enable you to create a live site with some sample content and formatting.

You will build a traditional content site rendered by the CMS, this guide does not cover headless or JavaScript based sites, e.g. a React app.

Target audience

These instructions are aimed at Developers and Site Builders with a basic knowledge of Matrix and the Matrix User Interface.

Steps to building your Matrix site manually

There are 10 steps to building your Matrix site from scratch:

Step 1: Create a simple Hello World website

Step 2: Add menus

Step 3: Add includes and design customizations

Step 4: Add CSS and JavaScript

Step 5: Add metadata schemas

Step 6: Add paint layouts

Step 7: Create component templates

Step 8: List assets

Step 9: Set up permissions for your editors

Step 10: Publish your site