Can I add a field on a Webflow CMS collection that references the user who created it, in order to create a user-specific dashboard for each logged in user?
TL;DR
- Add a User Reference field in the CMS to link items to users.
- Manually assign users to CMS items or use Zapier/Make for automation.
- Filter CMS items in user dashboards based on the logged-in user using Webflow Memberships or Memberstack.
- Automate user data insertion into CMS with Zapier/Make if needed.
Webflow’s native CMS does not automatically track which user created a CMS item, but you can achieve a user-specific dashboard by linking CMS items to users manually or using third-party tools. Here's how you can do it:
1. Add a User Reference Field to Your CMS
- Go to Webflow CMS and open the Collection you want to track.
- Add a new Reference field, naming it something like Created By.
- Set it to reference your Users collection (if applicable) or a separate Users CMS collection you create.
2. Assign Users to Their CMS Items
- Manually select the user when creating new CMS items.
- If you need automation (e.g., automatically assigning the logged-in user), you’ll need third-party tools like Make (Integromat) or Zapier.
3. Filter CMS Items for the Logged-In User
- If using Webflow Memberships (Beta feature) or Memberstack, you can filter CMS items.
- In the user’s dashboard, set a Collection List filter:
- Filter by the “Created By” field
- Set it to match the current logged-in user using Webflow’s Memberships feature or Memberstack custom attributes.
4. Automate Item Creation with User Data (Optional)
- Via Zapier or Make, programmatically insert current user data into CMS items when they are created through a Webflow form.
Summary
Webflow doesn’t natively track the creator of CMS items, but you can manually link CMS entries to a User CMS collection and filter dashboards accordingly. If automation is required, tools like Zapier, Make, or Memberstack can help assign and filter CMS items for logged-in users.