> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.umbraco.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started.md).

# Get Started

- [Installation](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation.md): Instructions on installing Umbraco on various platforms using various tools.
- [Requirements](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/requirements.md)
- [Install Using .NET CLI](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/install-umbraco-with-templates.md)
- [Install Using Visual Studio](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/visual-studio.md): A guide to install Umbraco CMS using Visual Studio.
- [Install Using Visual Studio Code](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/install-umbraco-with-vs-code.md)
- [Running Umbraco on Linux/macOS](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/running-umbraco-on-linux-macos.md): Since Umbraco 9 it has been possible to run Umbraco CMS natively on Linux or macOS High Sierra 10.13 and newer.
- [Running Umbraco in Docker Using Docker Compose](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/running-umbraco-on-docker-locally.md): Running Umbraco on docker locally using docker compose
- [Local IIS With Umbraco](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/iis.md): This article describes how to run an Umbraco 9 site on a local IIS server.
- [Installing Nightly Builds](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/installing-nightly-builds.md): Instructions on installing nightly builds of Umbraco.
- [Unattended Installs](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/unattended-install.md)
- [Upgrading and Migrating](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating.md): Introduces upgrades in Umbraco, describing what to consider when planning an upgrade.
- [Upgrade Your Project](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/upgrade-details.md): Describes how to upgrade existing installations to new versions.
- [Breaking Changes Overview](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/version-specific.md): Breaking changes introduced in each major version of Umbraco CMS, with notes on what to update when upgrading.
- [Find Your Upgrade Path](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path.md): Version-specific upgrade notes and breaking changes for Umbraco, covering migration paths between different versions.
- [Upgrade from Umbraco 8 to the Latest Version](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path/upgrade-from-8-to-latest.md): Learn how to upgrade your Umbraco 8 project to Umbraco 10.
- [Migrate Content to Umbraco 15](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path/migrate-content-to-umbraco-15.md): This article will help you migrate content to Umbraco 15, and outline options to skip this content migration
- [Migrate Custom Property Editors to Umbraco Version 14 and Later](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path/migrate-custom-property-editors-to-umbraco-14.md): This article helps you migrate custom Property Editors to Umbraco 14 and later
- [Migrate Content to Umbraco 8](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path/migrate-content-to-umbraco-8.md): This guide will show you how to migrate the content from your Umbraco 7 site to a site running Umbraco 8.
- [Minor Upgrades for Umbraco 8](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path/minor-upgrades-for-umbraco-8.md): This article provides details on how to upgrade to the next minor version when using Umbraco 8.
- [Upgrade to Umbraco 7](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path/upgrade-to-umbraco-7.md): This document should be used as a reference, not a step by step guide. Upgrading will largely depend on what version of Umbraco you are currently running, what packages you have installed and the many
- [Minor Upgrades for Umbraco 7](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path/minor-upgrades-for-umbraco-7.md): This article provides details on how to upgrade to the next minor version when using Umbraco 7.
- [Single Block Migration for Umbraco 18](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/find-your-upgrade-path/single-block-migration.md): Learn how to migrate Block List property editors configured in single mode to  the new Single Block property editor.
- [Upgrade Unattended](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/upgrade-unattended.md): Learn how to enable unattended upgrades, allowing your project to upgrade without your interference.
- [Downgrades and Re-Running Migrations](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/upgrading-and-migrating/downgrades-and-rerunning-migrations.md): Discusses the possibility of downgrading to a previous version, along with the related topic of re-running the migrations that have occurred during an upgrade
- [Backoffice Essentials](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials.md): Learn the core workflows in the Umbraco backoffice.
- [Logging In and Out](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/logging-in-and-out.md): Learn how to log in and out of the Umbraco backoffice.
- [Umbraco Interface](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/umbraco-interface.md): Get an overview of the Umbraco backoffice interface, including the dashboard, sections menu, and content tree.
- [Creating, Saving and Publishing Content Options](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/creating-saving-and-publishing-content.md): Learn how to create, save, and publish content pages in the Umbraco backoffice, including scheduling and unpublishing options.
- [Finding Content](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/finding-content.md)
- [Editing Existing Content](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/editing-existing-content.md): Learn how to find and edit existing content pages in the Umbraco backoffice.
- [Sorting Pages](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/sorting-pages.md): Learn how to change the sort order of pages within the content tree using the Sort function.
- [Moving a Page](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/moving-a-page.md): Learn how to move pages to a different location within the content tree.
- [Copying a Page](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/copying-a-page.md): Learn how to copy a page and its child pages to a different location in the content tree.
- [Deleting and Restoring Pages](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/deleting-and-restoring-pages.md): Learn how to delete pages to the Recycle Bin and restore or permanently remove them from your Umbraco project.
- [Sections](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/sections.md): In this article you can learn more about the various sections you can find within the Umbraco Backoffice.
- [Sidebar](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/sidebar.md): This section explains how the concept of infinite editing using the Sidebar in the Umbraco backoffice works.
- [Working with Rich Text Editor](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/working-with-content.md)
- [Tips & Tricks](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/tips-and-tricks.md)
- [Refreshing the Tree View](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/tips-and-tricks/refreshing-the-tree-view.md): Learn how to manually reload the content tree to reflect changes made by other editors.
- [Audit Trail](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/tips-and-tricks/audit-trail.md): Learn how to use the Audit Trail to view the history of actions performed on a content page.
- [Notifications](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/tips-and-tricks/notifications.md): Learn how to set up email notifications for actions performed on content items in the Umbraco backoffice.
- [Preview Pane Responsive View](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/tips-and-tricks/preview-pane-responsive-view.md)
- [Session Timeout](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/backoffice-essentials/tips-and-tricks/session-timeout.md)


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