Content releases in Hygraph allow you to schedule a group of content entries to be published or unpublished at a specified date and time, either as single entries or as a bundle. This feature is especially useful for coordinating content updates across teams and ensuring that multiple pieces of content go live together. Learn more.
The content releases feature is available exclusively for Enterprise plans. If you are interested in using this feature, please contact Hygraph sales for more information about upgrading or accessing Enterprise features.
You can schedule content by clicking the arrow icon on the Schedule & Publish button inside the content form. This gives you options to schedule an entry only, add it to an existing release, or add it to a new release. You can specify the action (publish/unpublish), date and time, timezone, and which locales to include. If your entry has references, you can schedule those as well. See detailed steps.
When scheduling an entry, you can choose to:
To create a new content release, go to the Content editor, locate the Schedule section, click Releases, then click + Add release. Fill in the required information such as Name, optional Description, optional Date and Time, and Timezone. Click Add to finalize. Full instructions here.
To edit a release, go to the Content editor, click Releases, find the release, and select Edit from the context menu. You can change the Name, Description, Date/Time, and Timezone. To delete a release, select Delete from the context menu and confirm the action. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Editing | Deleting
You can have a maximum of 50 pending releases and 50 items in a single release. There is also a limit of 200 pending scheduled items overall within your project environment. Any changes to your DRAFT content will be included with any pending scheduled release(s). See limits.
Hygraph's content scheduling and release system allows you to:
Yes, when scheduling content in Hygraph, you can select which locales to include and choose from available timezones. This ensures that content is published or unpublished at the right time for different regions and audiences. Details here.
Hygraph's content releases feature enables teams to group multiple content entries for scheduled publishing or unpublishing, making it easier to coordinate launches across departments or regions. Editors can add content to existing releases or create new ones, ensuring that all relevant content goes live together. This is particularly valuable for marketing campaigns, product launches, or seasonal updates. More info.
Hygraph provides extensive documentation, step-by-step guides, and tutorials for content editors. Enterprise customers receive a structured onboarding process, including introduction calls, account provisioning, and technical/content kickoffs. Additional support is available via 24/7 chat, email, phone, Intercom chat, and a community Slack channel. Documentation | Enterprise onboarding
Getting started with content releases is straightforward for Enterprise customers. The onboarding process includes introduction calls, account setup, and technical guidance. Editors can quickly learn to schedule, create, and manage releases using the intuitive UI and detailed documentation. Training resources such as webinars, live streams, and how-to videos are also available. See guide.
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (achieved August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure that Hygraph meets high standards for information security, data protection, and privacy. See security features.
Hygraph provides enterprise-grade security features, including granular permissions, SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit, and regular backups. These measures protect scheduled content and releases from unauthorized access or data loss. Learn more.
Hygraph uses Smart Edge Cache and high-performance endpoints to ensure fast and reliable content delivery, even for scheduled releases. The platform regularly measures and optimizes GraphQL API performance, providing practical advice for developers to maximize speed and reliability. Read more.
Hygraph's content releases are ideal for enterprise teams managing complex publishing workflows, such as global marketing teams, product managers, and organizations coordinating large-scale content launches. Industries like ecommerce, technology, and media benefit from the ability to schedule and coordinate content across multiple channels and regions. See use cases.
Content releases solve the challenge of coordinating multiple content updates, reduce manual effort, and eliminate the risk of inconsistent publishing. Editors can plan and automate launches, ensuring that all related content goes live together, which is crucial for campaigns, product launches, and time-sensitive updates. Learn more.
Hygraph allows up to 50 pending releases, 50 items per release, and a total of 200 pending scheduled items per project environment. Any changes to DRAFT content are included with pending scheduled releases. See technical limits.
This feature is only available for Enterprise plans. Please contact sales for further information.
With Hygraph, you can schedule content to be published or unpublished at a specified date & time as a single entry or as a bundle, which we call a "Release".
Scheduled content in the content editor
As an Editor, you may be required to add content to existing releases for scheduled publishing.
Some Editor roles may even need to create releases so that other Editors can use them.
Scheduling a group of entries to be published or unpublished together is a great way of coordinating content across teams.
You will find the option to schedule entries by clicking on the arrow icon of the Schedule & Publish button inside the content form:
Save & Schedule entry option in the content form
When you select this option, you will have the following scheduling options:
Scheduling options
This option lets you publish or unpublish individual content entries at a specified date and time.
Schedule entry only
Use the radio buttons in the Action section to select if the entry should be published, or unpublished.
If the project has more than the two default stages - PUBLISHED & DRAFT - this section will also show the Stage to publish dropdown, which you can use to select which of the project stages to publish to.
Stage to publish
The Unpublish action moves content to the DRAFT stage.
Use the calendar icon to set a date and time. The system also lets you manually type in the date in the format that's visible on the field as an example.
Use the Timezone dropdown to select one of the available timezones.
Use the checkboxes to select which locales to include. Non-localized fields and the default locale are required here, but you can choose which of the additional locales to publish or unpublish.
If you have any references linked to the entry you are scheduling, you can schedule those individually too.
Schedule Related Entries
This option lets you add this content entry to an existing content release:
Add to an existing release
Use the Release dropdown to select the release you want to add this entry to.
Use the radio buttons in the Action section to select if the entry should be published, or unpublished.
If the project has more than the two default stages - PUBLISHED & DRAFT - this section will also show the Stage to publish dropdown, which you can use to select which of the project stages to publish to.
Stage to publish
The Unpublish action moves content to the DRAFT stage.
Use the checkboxes to select which locales to include. Non-localized fields and the default locale are required here, but you can choose which of the additional locales to publish or unpublish.
This option lets you create a content release to add this content entry to:
Add to a new release
Give the new release a Name and, optionally, a Description.
Use the radio buttons in the Action section to select if the entry should be published, or unpublished.
If the project has more than the two default stages - PUBLISHED & DRAFT - this section will also show the Stage to publish dropdown, which you can use to select which of the project stages to publish to.
Stage to publish
The Unpublish action moves content to the DRAFT stage.
Use the calendar icon to set a date and time. The system also lets you manually type in the date in the format that's visible on the field as an example.
Use the Timezone dropdown to select one of the available timezones.
Use the checkboxes to select which locales to include.
If you have any references - such a images o other content entries - linked to the entry you are scheduling, you can use the checkboxes to schedule those too.
Schedule Related Entries
To create content releases:
Scheduled publishing - Create a content release
Schedule section at the top of the Content sidebar.Releases.+ Add release. You can find this button at the top right corner of the screen or, if there are no releases yet, in the middle of the screen.Name: Type a name to identify your release.Description: Optional. You can write a description for your release here.Date and Time: Optional. Use the calendar picker to set a date and time.Timezone: Optional. Use the dropdown to select a timezone.Add to finalize the process.To edit an existing content release:
Scheduled publishing - Edit a content release
Schedule section at the top of the Content sidebar.Releases.Edit.Update to save the changes.If you click on a release on the table to view its details, you will also find an Edit release button at the top-right corner of the screen:
Scheduled publishing - Edit a content release
To delete an existing content release:
Scheduled publishing - Edit a content release
Schedule section at the top of the Content sidebar.Releases.Delete.Delete release on the confirmation popup.DRAFT content will be included with any pending scheduled release(s).