Configuration Mode is a tool for updating the configuration of your Site. The Configuration Mode switch on the right of your Site Header allows you to toggle Configuration Mode on and off.
When Configuration Mode is on, CloudCannon will display Edit configuration buttons next to each element of the app you can configure. These Edit configuration buttons are all in purple, making them easy to find and visually distinct from other UI elements.
Clicking on one of the Edit configuration buttons will open a modal or data panel with fields for configuring the UI element. You will be able to see any visual changes in CloudCannon in real time, and all your changes will be added to your CloudCannon Configuration File.
When Configuration Mode is off, CloudCannon hides all the Edit configuration buttons, creating an uncluttered interface for content creators. We recommend spending most of your time with Configuration Mode off for a better editing experience, but you can always turn it on to make a quick change your Site configuration.
Who can use Configuration Mode?
Turning on Configuration Mode only affects the way your Site looks for you; the purple Edit configuration buttons do not appear for other users of your Site.
You can restrict the capacity to use Configuration Mode to specific team members using permissions. We recommend you check out this guide after you have finished Getting Started.