How can I quickly duplicate a prepopulated CMS Collection Page in Webflow and easily modify its contents without manually copying and pasting fields or using the bulk import function?
TL;DR
- Copy the layout from the CMS Collection Page and paste it into a new static page.
- Unlink CMS-bound elements and replace with editable static content, or relink them to a new CMS collection if needed.
Duplicating a prepopulated CMS Collection Page in Webflow isn’t straightforward because Webflow ties collection page templates directly to their collection—it doesn't allow duplication across different collection templates by default.
To work around this, here's how to quickly duplicate the structure and design of a CMS Collection Page and reuse it with editable content:
1. Convert the CMS Collection Page Into a Static Page
- Open the CMS Collection Page you want to duplicate.
- Inside the page, select the content layout (section, container, dynamic elements, etc.).
- Copy the entire page layout (select the main wrapper div and press
⌘ + CorCtrl + C). - Create a new Static Page in Webflow.
- Paste the layout into the new static page (
⌘ + VorCtrl + V).
2. Disconnect CMS Data from Elements
- Select each element (e.g., headings, images, text blocks) that is bound to a CMS field.
- In the Element Settings panel, unlink the CMS bindings and replace them with plain text or static image references.
- This allows you to modify content independently without needing CMS-driven data.
3. Optional: Create a New CMS Collection (If Needed)
- If you plan to reuse this layout for other CMS-driven content:
- Go to CMS → Create New Collection.
- Define the fields needed.
- Duplicate your static layout into the new CMS Collection Template Page.
- Re-link dynamic elements to the new CMS fields.
4. Use Symbols for Reusable Layouts
- To save time in future builds, convert frequently duplicated sections (e.g., bios, testimonials) into Symbols.
- These can also be unlinked later if you want them to be unique per use.
5. Use the Copy/Paste Shortcut Across Projects (Optional)
- Webflow's copy/paste works across projects/tabs, so you can:
- Copy the layout from one Webflow project Collection Page.
- Paste it into a static or CMS template page in another project.
Summary
To duplicate a prepopulated CMS Collection Page in Webflow, copy the layout into a static page, unlink CMS fields, and then adjust content as needed. Webflow doesn’t support direct duplication of CMS Collection Pages themselves, so this manual duplication of layout is currently the fastest reliable method.