How to Add a Folder
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Objective
This guide explains how to create a new folder in Cascade CMS to organize pages, images, PDFs, and other assets. Folders help structure your site content and are the building blocks for navigation.
When to Use This Process
Use this process when you need to:
Organize related content into a new section
Group related pages or assets
Prepare a location for a new page or set of pages
Folders determine both URL structure and left navigation labels.
Before You Start
You must be logged in to Cascade CMS
You have already selected the correct site
You know the parent folder where the new folder should reside
You have a Folder Name and Display Name ready (see naming best practices below)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. In the Site Content tree on the left, click on the folder name where you wish to create the new folder.
Select a folder by hovering over the asset name and clicking on the arrow (>) that appears to the right of the asset name. The contents of that folder will display on the right hand side of the page.
2. Look for a red plus sign in the topmost header area of the page, and click on + Add Content.
3. Inside the 2 Add Images and Other Assets folder, select Default Folder from the dropdown menu.
4. Fill in the Folder Name and Display Name.
The Folder Name will generate the page URL, therefore, it should be all lowercase letters separated by hyphens, without underscores, special characters (e.g. #$%$%^&), or any spaces, e.g. demo.miami.edu/about/board-and-directors, not demo.miami.edu/about_board&directors.
The Display Name will generate the labels for the left navigation, and could include capital letters, special characters, and spaces.
5. Click Submit to finish.
6. Your new folder should be highlighted in the asset tree to the left. Publish the folder.
Naming Conventions and Best Practices
Folder Name:
All lowercase
Use hyphens between words
No spaces or special characters (e.g., #, $, %, &)
Reflects the URL segment (example:
about-us)
Display Name:
Appears in the left navigation
Can include capital letters and spaces
Should be descriptive (example: About Us)
Folders should be created where you intend their content to live in both URL and navigation hierarchy.
Success Checklist
Before completing this task, confirm: