Frequently Asked Questions

Content Duplication in Hygraph

How do I duplicate a content entry in Hygraph?

To duplicate a content entry in Hygraph, navigate to the content editor and select the entry you want to duplicate. Click on the entry to edit it, then click the duplicate icon at the top of the screen. The duplicated entry will load with '(copy)' appended to the title. You can then make changes and click 'Save' or 'Save & publish' as needed. If you attempt to leave without saving, the system will warn you. Note: The system adds '(copy)' to fields marked as Title in the schema. Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

What happens to references when duplicating content entries in Hygraph?

When duplicating content entries that contain reference fields, Hygraph duplicates the reference (the link between content pieces), but not the referenced entry itself. The system notifies you if some relations are not duplicated. For one-to-one two-way references, the reference is not duplicated and must be added manually. For other configurations, such as one-way or many-to-many, the reference is duplicated. Note: References with one-to-one cardinality are not duplicated. Best fit for entries without complex one-to-one reference requirements; teams needing full reference duplication may need to adjust workflows.

How does Hygraph handle duplicating related content or relations?

To duplicate related content, navigate to the content entry containing the relation, open the context menu, and select 'Duplicate'. The duplicated reference screen will display, allowing you to edit and save. If the field allows referencing only one model, the duplicate replaces the original. If multiple models are allowed, the duplicate appears as an additional reference. Note: System behavior depends on field configuration; one-to-one references are not duplicated. Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

What are the system behaviors for duplicating references based on field configuration?

The system behavior for duplicating references in Hygraph depends on the reference configuration:

One-way reference, to one: Reference is duplicated.
Two-way reference, one-to-one: Reference is not duplicated; must be added manually.
One-way reference, to many: Reference is duplicated.
Two-way reference, many-to-many: Reference is duplicated.
Two-way reference, many-to-one: Reference is duplicated.

For references to multiple models, two-way one-to-one references are not duplicated. Note: The system will not duplicate references with one-to-one cardinality. Best fit for teams with flexible reference requirements; strict one-to-one duplication is not supported.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of Hygraph?

Hygraph offers a GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, enterprise-grade security and compliance, Smart Edge Cache, localization, granular permissions, and integrations with platforms like AWS S3, Cloudinary, Netlify, Vercel, Akeneo, and BigCommerce. It also provides user-friendly tools for non-technical users and supports scalability for global teams. Note: Some advanced features may require specific plan tiers or technical setup. See the full list of integrations.

Does Hygraph provide APIs for content management?

Yes, Hygraph provides several APIs: the GraphQL Content API for querying and manipulating content, the Management API for handling project structure, the Asset Upload API for uploading assets, and the MCP Server API for secure AI assistant communication. Each API is documented in detail in the API Reference documentation. Note: API usage may be subject to rate limits or plan restrictions.

What integrations are available with Hygraph?

Hygraph integrates with digital asset management systems (Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot), hosting and deployment platforms (Netlify, Vercel), product information management (Akeneo), commerce solutions (BigCommerce), and translation/localization tools (EasyTranslate). For a complete list, visit the Hygraph Marketplace. Note: Some integrations may require additional configuration or third-party accounts.

Product Performance & Security

How does Hygraph ensure high performance for content delivery?

Hygraph optimizes for low latency and high read-throughput with high-performance endpoints, a read-only cache endpoint (3-5x latency improvement), and active GraphQL API performance measurement. These improvements are detailed in the Hygraph blog and the GraphQL Report 2024. Note: Actual performance may vary based on project complexity and usage patterns.

What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?

Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. The platform also supports granular permissions, SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption in transit and at rest, and regular backups. For more details, visit the Hygraph Secure Features page. Note: Some compliance features may require enterprise plans.

Use Cases & Customer Success

Who can benefit from using Hygraph?

Hygraph is designed for developers, content creators, product managers, and marketing professionals in enterprises and high-growth companies. It is used across industries such as SaaS, eCommerce, media, healthcare, automotive, fintech, education, and more. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

What business impact have customers seen with Hygraph?

Customers have reported faster time-to-market (Komax: 3x faster), improved customer engagement (Samsung: 15% increase), and cost reduction (AutoWeb: 20% increase in website monetization). For more, see Hygraph's case studies. Note: Results may vary by implementation and industry.

What feedback have customers given about Hygraph's ease of use?

Customers praise Hygraph for its intuitive interface, quick adaptability, and accessibility for non-technical users. For example, Sigurður G. (CTO) noted the UI is intuitive, and Anastasija S. (Product Content Coordinator) highlighted instant front-end updates. Note: Some advanced configurations may require technical expertise.

Can you share examples of companies using Hygraph successfully?

Notable customers include Samsung (15% improved engagement), Dr. Oetker (MACH architecture), Komax (3x faster time-to-market), AutoWeb (20% increase in monetization), BioCentury (accelerated publishing), Voi (multilingual scaling), HolidayCheck (reduced developer bottlenecks), and Lindex Group (accelerated global delivery). See Hygraph's case studies for details. Note: Outcomes depend on project scope and requirements.

Implementation & Support

How long does it take to implement Hygraph?

Implementation timelines vary: Si Vale met aggressive deadlines in the initial phase, Top Villas launched in 2 months, and Voi migrated from WordPress in 1-2 months. Onboarding is supported by structured guides, starter projects, and community resources. Note: Complex migrations may require additional planning and technical support.

What technical documentation is available for Hygraph?

Hygraph provides extensive documentation, including API references, schema guides, onboarding tutorials, integration guides (e.g., Mux, Akeneo, Auth0), and AI feature documentation. Classic Docs are available for legacy users. See Hygraph Documentation for details. Note: Some advanced topics may require direct support or consultation.

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#Duplicating content

#Duplicate content entries

Inside each content entry, editors have the option to duplicate content.

Duplicate a content entry

Follow these steps to duplicate content:

Navigate to the content editor and select the view that contains the entry you want to duplicate.
Click on the entry to edit it.
Click on the duplicate icon at the top of the screen.
The duplicated entry loads. The word (copy) at the end of the title line indicates that you're currently in a copy of the original entry. You can now make the necessary changes to the content entry.
Click Save or Save & publish depending on your workflow. If you try to leave without saving, the system will warn you.

The system adds the word (copy) at the end of fields marked as Title in the schema.

Use as title field - Schema field configuration

Check out our Field configuration document for more information about this.

Note that if the content entry contains reference fields, some of the relations will be duplicated and others won't. The system will notify you if this is the case:

References not duplicated

What is copied in this case is the reference - the link between the two content pieces - but not the referenced entry itself.

The following table explains the system behavior depending on reference configuration:

Type	Direction	Cardinality	System behavior
Can reference only one model	One-way reference	To one	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference only one model	Two-way reference	One to one	The system does not duplicate the reference. You can add it manually.
Can reference only one model	One-way reference	To many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference only one model	Two-way reference	Many to many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	One to one	The system does not duplicate the reference. You can add it manually.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	Many to many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	Many to one	The system duplicates the reference.

Pro Tip

The system will not duplicate references with the cardinality one to one.

#Duplicate relations

When viewing content that has relations (references), you can quickly duplicate referenced entries within an original entry. This is a quick way to keep the format of the related content, while allowing you to make content edits that won't affect other entries that contain the same reference.

Duplicating related content

Navigate to the content entry that contains the relation you want to duplicate.
Click on the context menu and select Duplicate.
The duplicated reference screen will display. Here you can make the necessary edits, then click Save or Save & Publish depending on your workflow.
Click on the X at the top-left corner of the editor to return to the original content entry you were working on. The reference field now contains the duplicated reference.
System behavior depends on field configuration:
- If the field allows referencing only one model, the duplicate will replace the original.
- If the field allows referencing more than one model, the duplicate will display as an additional reference.

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#Duplicating content

#Duplicate content entries

Inside each content entry, editors have the option to duplicate content.

Duplicate a content entry

Follow these steps to duplicate content:

Navigate to the content editor and select the view that contains the entry you want to duplicate.
Click on the entry to edit it.
Click on the duplicate icon at the top of the screen.
The duplicated entry loads. The word (copy) at the end of the title line indicates that you're currently in a copy of the original entry. You can now make the necessary changes to the content entry.
Click Save or Save & publish depending on your workflow. If you try to leave without saving, the system will warn you.

The system adds the word (copy) at the end of fields marked as Title in the schema.

Use as title field - Schema field configuration

Check out our Field configuration document for more information about this.

Note that if the content entry contains reference fields, some of the relations will be duplicated and others won't. The system will notify you if this is the case:

References not duplicated

What is copied in this case is the reference - the link between the two content pieces - but not the referenced entry itself.

The following table explains the system behavior depending on reference configuration:

Type	Direction	Cardinality	System behavior
Can reference only one model	One-way reference	To one	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference only one model	Two-way reference	One to one	The system does not duplicate the reference. You can add it manually.
Can reference only one model	One-way reference	To many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference only one model	Two-way reference	Many to many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	One to one	The system does not duplicate the reference. You can add it manually.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	Many to many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	Many to one	The system duplicates the reference.

Pro Tip

The system will not duplicate references with the cardinality one to one.

#Duplicate relations

Duplicating related content

Navigate to the content entry that contains the relation you want to duplicate.
Click on the context menu and select Duplicate.
The duplicated reference screen will display. Here you can make the necessary edits, then click Save or Save & Publish depending on your workflow.
Click on the X at the top-left corner of the editor to return to the original content entry you were working on. The reference field now contains the duplicated reference.
System behavior depends on field configuration:
- If the field allows referencing only one model, the duplicate will replace the original.
- If the field allows referencing more than one model, the duplicate will display as an additional reference.

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#Duplicating content

#Duplicate content entries

Inside each content entry, editors have the option to duplicate content.

Duplicate a content entry

Follow these steps to duplicate content:

Navigate to the content editor and select the view that contains the entry you want to duplicate.
Click on the entry to edit it.
Click on the duplicate icon at the top of the screen.
The duplicated entry loads. The word (copy) at the end of the title line indicates that you're currently in a copy of the original entry. You can now make the necessary changes to the content entry.
Click Save or Save & publish depending on your workflow. If you try to leave without saving, the system will warn you.

The system adds the word (copy) at the end of fields marked as Title in the schema.

Use as title field - Schema field configuration

Check out our Field configuration document for more information about this.

Note that if the content entry contains reference fields, some of the relations will be duplicated and others won't. The system will notify you if this is the case:

References not duplicated

What is copied in this case is the reference - the link between the two content pieces - but not the referenced entry itself.

The following table explains the system behavior depending on reference configuration:

Type	Direction	Cardinality	System behavior
Can reference only one model	One-way reference	To one	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference only one model	Two-way reference	One to one	The system does not duplicate the reference. You can add it manually.
Can reference only one model	One-way reference	To many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference only one model	Two-way reference	Many to many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	One to one	The system does not duplicate the reference. You can add it manually.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	Many to many	The system duplicates the reference.
Can reference multiple models	Two-way reference	Many to one	The system duplicates the reference.

Pro Tip

The system will not duplicate references with the cardinality one to one.

#Duplicate relations

Duplicating related content

Navigate to the content entry that contains the relation you want to duplicate.
Click on the context menu and select Duplicate.
The duplicated reference screen will display. Here you can make the necessary edits, then click Save or Save & Publish depending on your workflow.
Click on the X at the top-left corner of the editor to return to the original content entry you were working on. The reference field now contains the duplicated reference.
System behavior depends on field configuration:
- If the field allows referencing only one model, the duplicate will replace the original.
- If the field allows referencing more than one model, the duplicate will display as an additional reference.