Can I duplicate a collection in Webflow to avoid manually replicating fields every time?

Yes, you can duplicate a Collection in Webflow, but this feature is not built directly into the Webflow Designer. You’ll need to use a workaround to replicate a Collection structure and its content.

1. Use Webflow’s Export and Import Feature

• Webflow does not allow direct duplication of Collections in the CMS UI.
• You can export your existing Collection as a CSV file and then import it back as a new Collection.
• Go to CMS → Select the Collection → Export icon in the top right to download the CSV.
• To import: Create a new Collection manually with identical field structure, then use the Import button in the new Collection to upload the CSV data.

2. Use Webflow’s API for Advanced Duplications

• If you're comfortable with APIs, use the Webflow CMS API to programmatically fetch a Collection’s schema and items, then recreate it via API in the same or another project.
• This path is more complex and requires development skills.

3. Use 3rd-Party Tools like Udesly or Whalesync

• Tools like Udesly or Whalesync can help clone CMS structures and content between projects or within a project.
• These can duplicate the Collection structure more efficiently than manual recreation.

4. Manually Copy the Field Structure

• As of now, duplicating Collections directly within Webflow’s UI isn’t possible.
• If you have a single project and use the same structure repeatedly, it’s often faster to document your field setup and manually recreate it with copy-paste of field settings.

Summary

Webflow does not offer direct Collection duplication in the UI, but you can replicate a Collection by exporting/importing CSV files, using the API, or third-party tools like Udesly. For repeated duplication, consider documenting and manually replicating your structure.