Getting started

Payload is completely free and fully open source with an MIT license. You can self-host anywhere that you can run a Node.js app.

Requirements

• Any JavaScript package manager (Yarn, NPM, or pnpm - pnpm is preferred)
• Node.js version 20.9.0+
• Any compatible database (MongoDB, Postgres, or SQLite)

Create a new project

Payload is open-source and MIT licensed. Deploy it wherever, for free, forever. Get started with just one line:

Templates

We're constantly adding more templates to our Templates Directory. If you maintain your own template, consider adding the payload-template topic to your GitHub repository for others to find.

• Official Templates
• Community Templates