Migrating from Contentful
Skip all manual setup. Import your existing Contentful space into CloudSource CMS with one upload.
One-step import
Export your Contentful space as JSON, upload it via Tools → Import in your admin panel, and CloudSource will automatically handle the migration.
What Gets Imported
CloudSource reads your Contentful export file and recreates everything in your new space automatically.
Models
Creates content models from Contentful content types with all fields mapped.
Assets
Downloads and re-uploads all media files to your S3 bucket.
Content
Creates entries with all references resolved — optionally auto-publishes.
How to Import
The entire migration process takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps to get your Contentful content into CloudSource.
Step by step
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1
In Contentful, go to Settings → Export and export your space as JSON.
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In CloudSource, go to Tools → Import.
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3
Upload the JSON file.
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Review the import summary.
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5
Click Import — done!
Field Type Mapping
CloudSource automatically converts Contentful field types to their closest equivalent. Here is how each type maps across.
Contentful → CloudSource
| Contentful | CloudSource |
|---|---|
| Short text | text |
| Long text | textarea |
| Rich text | richtext |
| Number / Integer | number |
| Boolean | boolean |
| Date | date |
| Media (single) | media |
| Media (multiple) | media_multiple |
| Reference (single) | relation |
| Reference (multiple) | relation_multiple |