docs: examples of common mongodb migrations

Removed `express` imports that were not being utilized.

---------

Co-authored-by: Jacob Fletcher <jacobsfletch@gmail.com>

.github/actions/setup/action.yml

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ inputs:
   node-version:
     description: Node.js version
     required: true
-    default: 22.6.0
+    default: 23.11.0
   pnpm-version:
     description: Pnpm version
     required: true

.github/workflows/main.yml

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ concurrency:
   cancel-in-progress: true
 
 env:
-  NODE_VERSION: 22.6.0
+  NODE_VERSION: 23.11.0
   PNPM_VERSION: 9.7.1
   DO_NOT_TRACK: 1 # Disable Turbopack telemetry
   NEXT_TELEMETRY_DISABLED: 1 # Disable Next telemetry
@@ -62,12 +62,6 @@ jobs:
           echo "templates: ${{ steps.filter.outputs.templates }}"
 
   lint:
-    # Follows same github's ci skip: [skip lint], [lint skip], [no lint]
-    if: >
-      github.event_name == 'pull_request' &&
-      !contains(github.event.pull_request.title, '[skip lint]') &&
-      !contains(github.event.pull_request.title, '[lint skip]') &&
-      !contains(github.event.pull_request.title, '[no lint]')
     runs-on: ubuntu-24.04
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
@@ -81,10 +75,8 @@ jobs:
           pnpm-version: ${{ env.PNPM_VERSION }}
           pnpm-install-cache-key: pnpm-store-${{ hashFiles('**/pnpm-lock.yaml') }}
 
-      - name: Lint staged
-        run: |
-          git diff --name-only --diff-filter=d origin/${GITHUB_BASE_REF}...${GITHUB_SHA}
-          npx lint-staged --diff="origin/${GITHUB_BASE_REF}...${GITHUB_SHA}"
+      - name: Lint
+        run: pnpm lint -- --quiet
 
   build:
     needs: changes
@@ -294,14 +286,10 @@ jobs:
           - fields__collections__Email
           - fields__collections__Indexed
           - fields__collections__JSON
-          - fields__collections__Lexical__e2e__main
-          - fields__collections__Lexical__e2e__blocks
-          - fields__collections__Lexical__e2e__blocks#config.blockreferences.ts
           - fields__collections__Number
           - fields__collections__Point
           - fields__collections__Radio
           - fields__collections__Relationship
-          - fields__collections__RichText
           - fields__collections__Row
           - fields__collections__Select
           - fields__collections__Tabs
@@ -309,6 +297,11 @@ jobs:
           - fields__collections__Text
           - fields__collections__UI
           - fields__collections__Upload
+          - hooks
+          - lexical__collections__Lexical__e2e__main
+          - lexical__collections__Lexical__e2e__blocks
+          - lexical__collections__Lexical__e2e__blocks#config.blockreferences.ts
+          - lexical__collections__RichText
           - query-presets
           - form-state
           - live-preview
@@ -320,6 +313,7 @@ jobs:
           - plugin-import-export
           - plugin-nested-docs
           - plugin-seo
+          - sort
           - versions
           - uploads
     env:

.github/workflows/post-release-templates.yml

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ on:
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 env:
-  NODE_VERSION: 22.6.0
+  NODE_VERSION: 23.11.0
   PNPM_VERSION: 9.7.1
   DO_NOT_TRACK: 1 # Disable Turbopack telemetry
   NEXT_TELEMETRY_DISABLED: 1 # Disable Next telemetry

.github/workflows/post-release.yml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ on:
         default: ''
 
 env:
-  NODE_VERSION: 22.6.0
+  NODE_VERSION: 23.11.0
   PNPM_VERSION: 9.7.1
   DO_NOT_TRACK: 1 # Disable Turbopack telemetry
   NEXT_TELEMETRY_DISABLED: 1 # Disable Next telemetry

.github/workflows/publish-prerelease.yml

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ on:
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 env:
-  NODE_VERSION: 22.6.0
+  NODE_VERSION: 23.11.0
   PNPM_VERSION: 9.7.1
   DO_NOT_TRACK: 1 # Disable Turbopack telemetry
   NEXT_TELEMETRY_DISABLED: 1 # Disable Next telemetry

.gitignore

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ package-lock.json
 dist
 /.idea/*
 !/.idea/runConfigurations
+/.idea/runConfigurations/_template*
 !/.idea/payload.iml
 
 # Custom actions

.idea/runConfigurations/_template__of_JavaScriptTestRunnerJest.xml

@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-<component name="ProjectRunConfigurationManager">
-  <configuration default="true" type="JavaScriptTestRunnerJest">
-    <node-interpreter value="project" />
-    <node-options value="--no-deprecation" />
-    <envs />
-    <scope-kind value="ALL" />
-    <method v="2" />
-  </configuration>
-</component>

.node-version

@@ -1 +1 @@
-v22.6.0
+v23.11.0

.nvmrc

@@ -1 +1 @@
-v22.6.0
+v23.11.0

.tool-versions

@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 pnpm 9.7.1
-nodejs 22.6.0
+nodejs 23.11.0

.vscode/launch.json

@@ -63,6 +63,13 @@
       "request": "launch",
       "type": "node-terminal"
     },
+    {
+      "command": "pnpm tsx --no-deprecation test/dev.ts query-presets",
+      "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
+      "name": "Run Dev Query Presets",
+      "request": "launch",
+      "type": "node-terminal"
+    },
     {
       "command": "pnpm tsx --no-deprecation test/dev.ts login-with-username",
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
@@ -111,6 +118,13 @@
       "request": "launch",
       "type": "node-terminal"
     },
+    {
+      "command": "pnpm tsx --no-deprecation test/dev.ts folder-view",
+      "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
+      "name": "Run Dev Folder View",
+      "request": "launch",
+      "type": "node-terminal"
+    },
     {
       "command": "pnpm tsx --no-deprecation test/dev.ts localization",
       "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -7,9 +7,6 @@
   },
   "editor.formatOnSaveMode": "file",
   "eslint.rules.customizations": [
-    // Defaultt all ESLint errors to 'warn' to differentate from TypeScript's 'error' level
-    { "rule": "*", "severity": "warn" },
-
     // Silence some warnings that will get auto-fixed
     { "rule": "perfectionist/*", "severity": "off", "fixable": true },
     { "rule": "curly", "severity": "off", "fixable": true },
@@ -24,5 +21,8 @@
     "runtimeArgs": ["--no-deprecation"]
   },
   // Essentially disables bun test buttons
-  "bun.test.filePattern": "bun.test.ts"
+  "bun.test.filePattern": "bun.test.ts",
+  "playwright.env": {
+    "NODE_OPTIONS": "--no-deprecation --no-experimental-strip-types"
+  }
 }

docs/admin/locked-documents.mdx

@@ -21,10 +21,9 @@ When a user starts editing a document, Payload locks it for that user. If anothe
 The lock will automatically expire after a set period of inactivity, configurable using the `duration` property in the `lockDocuments` configuration, after which others can resume editing.
 
 <Banner type="info">
-  {' '}
   **Note:** If your application does not require document locking, you can
   disable this feature for any collection or global by setting the
-  `lockDocuments` property to `false`.{' '}
+  `lockDocuments` property to `false`.
 </Banner>
 
 ### Config Options

docs/authentication/operations.mdx

@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ mutation {
 
 ```ts
 const result = await payload.login({
-  collection: '[collection-slug]',
+  collection: 'collection-slug',
   data: {
     email: 'dev@payloadcms.com',
     password: 'get-out',
@@ -166,6 +166,13 @@ const result = await payload.login({
 })
 ```
 
+<Banner type="success">
+  **Server Functions:** Payload offers a ready-to-use `login` server function
+  that utilizes the Local API. For integration details and examples, check out
+  the [Server Function
+  docs](../local-api/server-functions#reusable-payload-server-functions).
+</Banner>
+
 ## Logout
 
 As Payload sets HTTP-only cookies, logging out cannot be done by just removing a cookie in JavaScript, as HTTP-only cookies are inaccessible by JS within the browser. So, Payload exposes a `logout` operation to delete the token in a safe way.
@@ -189,6 +196,13 @@ mutation {
 }
 ```
 
+<Banner type="success">
+  **Server Functions:** Payload provides a ready-to-use `logout` server function
+  that manages the user's cookie for a seamless logout. For integration details
+  and examples, check out the [Server Function
+  docs](../local-api/server-functions#reusable-payload-server-functions).
+</Banner>
+
 ## Refresh
 
 Allows for "refreshing" JWTs. If your user has a token that is about to expire, but the user is still active and using the app, you might want to use the `refresh` operation to receive a new token by executing this operation via the authenticated user.
@@ -240,6 +254,13 @@ mutation {
 }
 ```
 
+<Banner type="success">
+  **Server Functions:** Payload exports a ready-to-use `refresh` server function
+  that automatically renews the user's token and updates the associated cookie.
+  For integration details and examples, check out the [Server Function
+  docs](../local-api/server-functions#reusable-payload-server-functions).
+</Banner>
+
 ## Verify by Email
 
 If your collection supports email verification, the Verify operation will be exposed which accepts a verification token and sets the user's `_verified` property to `true`, thereby allowing the user to authenticate with the Payload API.
@@ -270,7 +291,7 @@ mutation {
 
 ```ts
 const result = await payload.verifyEmail({
-  collection: '[collection-slug]',
+  collection: 'collection-slug',
   token: 'TOKEN_HERE',
 })
 ```
@@ -308,7 +329,7 @@ mutation {
 
 ```ts
 const result = await payload.unlock({
-  collection: '[collection-slug]',
+  collection: 'collection-slug',
 })
 ```
 
@@ -349,7 +370,7 @@ mutation {
 
 ```ts
 const token = await payload.forgotPassword({
-  collection: '[collection-slug]',
+  collection: 'collection-slug',
   data: {
     email: 'dev@payloadcms.com',
   },

docs/authentication/overview.mdx

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ keywords: authentication, config, configuration, overview, documentation, Conten
   title="Simplified Authentication for Headless CMS: Unlocking Reusability in One Line"
 />
 
-Authentication is a critical part of any application. Payload provides a secure, portable way to manage user accounts out of the box. Payload Authentication is designed to be used in both the [Admin Panel](../admin/overview), all well as your own external applications, completely eliminating the need for paid, third-party platforms and services.
+Authentication is a critical part of any application. Payload provides a secure, portable way to manage user accounts out of the box. Payload Authentication is designed to be used in both the [Admin Panel](../admin/overview), as well as your own external applications, completely eliminating the need for paid, third-party platforms and services.
 
 Here are some common use cases of Authentication in your own applications:
 

docs/configuration/collections.mdx

@@ -120,25 +120,26 @@ export const MyCollection: CollectionConfig = {
 
 The following options are available:
 
-| Option                       | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
-| ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `group`                      | Text or localization object used to group Collection and Global links in the admin navigation. Set to `false` to hide the link from the navigation while keeping its routes accessible.                                      |
-| `hidden`                     | Set to true or a function, called with the current user, returning true to exclude this Collection from navigation and admin routing.                                                                                        |
-| `hooks`                      | Admin-specific hooks for this Collection. [More details](../hooks/collections).                                                                                                                                              |
-| `useAsTitle`                 | Specify a top-level field to use for a document title throughout the Admin Panel. If no field is defined, the ID of the document is used as the title. A field with `virtual: true` cannot be used as the title.             |
-| `description`                | Text to display below the Collection label in the List View to give editors more information. Alternatively, you can use the `admin.components.Description` to render a React component. [More details](#custom-components). |
-| `defaultColumns`             | Array of field names that correspond to which columns to show by default in this Collection's List View.                                                                                                                     |
-| `disableCopyToLocale`        | Disables the "Copy to Locale" button while editing documents within this Collection. Only applicable when localization is enabled.                                                                                           |
-| `hideAPIURL`                 | Hides the "API URL" meta field while editing documents within this Collection.                                                                                                                                               |
-| `enableRichTextLink`         | The [Rich Text](../fields/rich-text) field features a `Link` element which allows for users to automatically reference related documents within their rich text. Set to `true` by default.                                   |
-| `enableRichTextRelationship` | The [Rich Text](../fields/rich-text) field features a `Relationship` element which allows for users to automatically reference related documents within their rich text. Set to `true` by default.                           |
-| `meta`                       | Page metadata overrides to apply to this Collection within the Admin Panel. [More details](../admin/metadata).                                                                                                               |
-| `preview`                    | Function to generate preview URLs within the Admin Panel that can point to your app. [More details](../admin/preview).                                                                                                       |
-| `livePreview`                | Enable real-time editing for instant visual feedback of your front-end application. [More details](../live-preview/overview).                                                                                                |
-| `components`                 | Swap in your own React components to be used within this Collection. [More details](#custom-components).                                                                                                                     |
-| `listSearchableFields`       | Specify which fields should be searched in the List search view. [More details](#list-searchable-fields).                                                                                                                    |
-| `pagination`                 | Set pagination-specific options for this Collection. [More details](#pagination).                                                                                                                                            |
-| `baseListFilter`             | You can define a default base filter for this collection's List view, which will be merged into any filters that the user performs.                                                                                          |
+| Option                       | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `group`                      | Text or localization object used to group Collection and Global links in the admin navigation. Set to `false` to hide the link from the navigation while keeping its routes accessible.                                                                 |
+| `hidden`                     | Set to true or a function, called with the current user, returning true to exclude this Collection from navigation and admin routing.                                                                                                                   |
+| `hooks`                      | Admin-specific hooks for this Collection. [More details](../hooks/collections).                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| `useAsTitle`                 | Specify a top-level field to use for a document title throughout the Admin Panel. If no field is defined, the ID of the document is used as the title. A field with `virtual: true` cannot be used as the title, unless it's linked to a relationship'. |
+| `description`                | Text to display below the Collection label in the List View to give editors more information. Alternatively, you can use the `admin.components.Description` to render a React component. [More details](#custom-components).                            |
+| `defaultColumns`             | Array of field names that correspond to which columns to show by default in this Collection's List View.                                                                                                                                                |
+| `disableCopyToLocale`        | Disables the "Copy to Locale" button while editing documents within this Collection. Only applicable when localization is enabled.                                                                                                                      |
+| `hideAPIURL`                 | Hides the "API URL" meta field while editing documents within this Collection.                                                                                                                                                                          |
+| `enableRichTextLink`         | The [Rich Text](../fields/rich-text) field features a `Link` element which allows for users to automatically reference related documents within their rich text. Set to `true` by default.                                                              |
+| `enableRichTextRelationship` | The [Rich Text](../fields/rich-text) field features a `Relationship` element which allows for users to automatically reference related documents within their rich text. Set to `true` by default.                                                      |
+| `folders`                    | A boolean to enable folders for a given collection. Defaults to `false`. [More details](../folders/overview).                                                                                                                                           |
+| `meta`                       | Page metadata overrides to apply to this Collection within the Admin Panel. [More details](../admin/metadata).                                                                                                                                          |
+| `preview`                    | Function to generate preview URLs within the Admin Panel that can point to your app. [More details](../admin/preview).                                                                                                                                  |
+| `livePreview`                | Enable real-time editing for instant visual feedback of your front-end application. [More details](../live-preview/overview).                                                                                                                           |
+| `components`                 | Swap in your own React components to be used within this Collection. [More details](#custom-components).                                                                                                                                                |
+| `listSearchableFields`       | Specify which fields should be searched in the List search view. [More details](#list-searchable-fields).                                                                                                                                               |
+| `pagination`                 | Set pagination-specific options for this Collection. [More details](#pagination).                                                                                                                                                                       |
+| `baseListFilter`             | You can define a default base filter for this collection's List view, which will be merged into any filters that the user performs.                                                                                                                     |
 
 ### Custom Components
 
@@ -193,13 +194,13 @@ export const MyCollection: CollectionConfig = {
 
 The following options are available:
 
-| Option            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                               |
-| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `SaveButton`      | Replace the default Save Button within the Edit View. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be disabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#save-button).                                          |
-| `SaveDraftButton` | Replace the default Save Draft Button within the Edit View. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be enabled and autosave must be disabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#save-draft-button). |
-| `PublishButton`   | Replace the default Publish Button within the Edit View. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#publish-button).                                     |
-| `PreviewButton`   | Replace the default Preview Button within the Edit View. [Preview](../admin/preview) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#preview-button).                                      |
-| `Upload`          | Replace the default Upload component within the Edit View. [Upload](../upload/overview) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#upload).                                           |
+| Option            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `SaveButton`      | Replace the default Save Button within the Edit View. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be disabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#savebutton).                                         |
+| `SaveDraftButton` | Replace the default Save Draft Button within the Edit View. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be enabled and autosave must be disabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#savedraftbutton). |
+| `PublishButton`   | Replace the default Publish Button within the Edit View. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#publishbutton).                                    |
+| `PreviewButton`   | Replace the default Preview Button within the Edit View. [Preview](../admin/preview) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#previewbutton).                                     |
+| `Upload`          | Replace the default Upload component within the Edit View. [Upload](../upload/overview) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#upload).                                         |
 
 <Banner type="success">
   **Note:** For details on how to build Custom Components, see [Building Custom

docs/configuration/globals.mdx

@@ -179,12 +179,12 @@ export const MyGlobal: SanitizedGlobalConfig = {
 
 The following options are available:
 
-| Option            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
-| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
-| `SaveButton`      | Replace the default Save Button with a Custom Component. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be disabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#save-button).                                          |
-| `SaveDraftButton` | Replace the default Save Draft Button with a Custom Component. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be enabled and autosave must be disabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#save-draft-button). |
-| `PublishButton`   | Replace the default Publish Button with a Custom Component. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#publish-button).                                     |
-| `PreviewButton`   | Replace the default Preview Button with a Custom Component. [Preview](../admin/preview) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#preview-button).                                      |
+| Option            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                |
+| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `SaveButton`      | Replace the default Save Button with a Custom Component. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be disabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#savebutton).                                         |
+| `SaveDraftButton` | Replace the default Save Draft Button with a Custom Component. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be enabled and autosave must be disabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#savedraftbutton). |
+| `PublishButton`   | Replace the default Publish Button with a Custom Component. [Drafts](../versions/drafts) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#publishbutton).                                    |
+| `PreviewButton`   | Replace the default Preview Button with a Custom Component. [Preview](../admin/preview) must be enabled. [More details](../custom-components/edit-view#previewbutton).                                     |
 
 <Banner type="success">
   **Note:** For details on how to build Custom Components, see [Building Custom

docs/configuration/overview.mdx

@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ The following options are available:
 | **`csrf`**                 | A whitelist array of URLs to allow Payload to accept cookies from. [More details](../authentication/cookies#csrf-attacks).                                                                     |
 | **`defaultDepth`**         | If a user does not specify `depth` while requesting a resource, this depth will be used. [More details](../queries/depth).                                                                     |
 | **`defaultMaxTextLength`** | The maximum allowed string length to be permitted application-wide. Helps to prevent malicious public document creation.                                                                       |
+| `folders`                  | An optional object to configure global folder settings. [More details](../folders/overview).                                                                                                   |
 | `queryPresets`             | An object that to configure Collection Query Presets. [More details](../query-presets/overview).                                                                                               |
 | **`maxDepth`**             | The maximum allowed depth to be permitted application-wide. This setting helps prevent against malicious queries. Defaults to `10`. [More details](../queries/depth).                          |
 | **`indexSortableFields`**  | Automatically index all sortable top-level fields in the database to improve sort performance and add database compatibility for Azure Cosmos and similar.                                     |
@@ -240,8 +241,8 @@ export default buildConfig({
   // highlight-start
   cors: {
     origins: ['http://localhost:3000'],
-    headers: ['x-custom-header']
-  }
+    headers: ['x-custom-header'],
+  },
   // highlight-end
 })
 ```

docs/custom-components/edit-view.mdx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ desc:
 keywords: admin, components, custom, documentation, Content Management System, cms, headless, javascript, node, react, nextjs
 ---
 
-The Edit View is where users interact with individual [Collection](../collections/overview) and [Global](../globals/overview) Documents within the [Admin Panel](../admin/overview). The Edit View contains the actual form in which submits the data to the server. This is where they can view, edit, and save their content. It contains controls for saving, publishing, and previewing the document, all of which can be customized to a high degree.
+The Edit View is where users interact with individual [Collection](../configuration/collections) and [Global](../configuration/globals) Documents within the [Admin Panel](../admin/overview). The Edit View contains the actual form in which submits the data to the server. This is where they can view, edit, and save their content. It contains controls for saving, publishing, and previewing the document, all of which can be customized to a high degree.
 
 The Edit View can be swapped out in its entirety for a Custom View, or it can be injected with a number of Custom Components to add additional functionality or presentational elements without replacing the entire view.
 
@@ -101,14 +101,15 @@ export const MyCollection: CollectionConfig = {
 
 The following options are available:
 
-| Path              | Description                                                                            |
-| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `SaveButton`      | A button that saves the current document. [More details](#SaveButton).                 |
-| `SaveDraftButton` | A button that saves the current document as a draft. [More details](#SaveDraftButton). |
-| `PublishButton`   | A button that publishes the current document. [More details](#PublishButton).          |
-| `PreviewButton`   | A button that previews the current document. [More details](#PreviewButton).           |
-| `Description`     | A description of the Collection. [More details](#Description).                         |
-| `Upload`          | A file upload component. [More details](#Upload).                                      |
+| Path                     | Description                                                                                          |
+| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `beforeDocumentControls` | Inject custom components before the Save / Publish buttons. [More details](#beforedocumentcontrols). |
+| `SaveButton`             | A button that saves the current document. [More details](#savebutton).                               |
+| `SaveDraftButton`        | A button that saves the current document as a draft. [More details](#savedraftbutton).               |
+| `PublishButton`          | A button that publishes the current document. [More details](#publishbutton).                        |
+| `PreviewButton`          | A button that previews the current document. [More details](#previewbutton).                         |
+| `Description`            | A description of the Collection. [More details](#description).                                       |
+| `Upload`                 | A file upload component. [More details](#upload).                                                    |
 
 #### Globals
 
@@ -133,13 +134,14 @@ export const MyGlobal: GlobalConfig = {
 
 The following options are available:
 
-| Path              | Description                                                                            |
-| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `SaveButton`      | A button that saves the current document. [More details](#SaveButton).                 |
-| `SaveDraftButton` | A button that saves the current document as a draft. [More details](#SaveDraftButton). |
-| `PublishButton`   | A button that publishes the current document. [More details](#PublishButton).          |
-| `PreviewButton`   | A button that previews the current document. [More details](#PreviewButton).           |
-| `Description`     | A description of the Global. [More details](#Description).                             |
+| Path                     | Description                                                                                          |
+| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `beforeDocumentControls` | Inject custom components before the Save / Publish buttons. [More details](#beforedocumentcontrols). |
+| `SaveButton`             | A button that saves the current document. [More details](#savebutton).                               |
+| `SaveDraftButton`        | A button that saves the current document as a draft. [More details](#savedraftbutton).               |
+| `PublishButton`          | A button that publishes the current document. [More details](#publishbutton).                        |
+| `PreviewButton`          | A button that previews the current document. [More details](#previewbutton).                         |
+| `Description`            | A description of the Global. [More details](#description).                                           |
 
 ### SaveButton
 
@@ -191,6 +193,73 @@ export function MySaveButton(props: SaveButtonClientProps) {
 }
 ```
 
+### beforeDocumentControls
+
+The `beforeDocumentControls` property allows you to render custom components just before the default document action buttons (like Save, Publish, or Preview). This is useful for injecting custom buttons, status indicators, or any other UI elements before the built-in controls.
+
+To add `beforeDocumentControls` components, use the `components.edit.beforeDocumentControls` property in you [Collection Config](../configuration/collections) or `components.elements.beforeDocumentControls` in your [Global Config](../configuration/globals):
+
+#### Collections
+
+```
+export const MyCollection: CollectionConfig = {
+  admin: {
+    components: {
+      edit: {
+        // highlight-start
+        beforeDocumentControls: ['/path/to/CustomComponent'],
+        // highlight-end
+      },
+    },
+  },
+}
+```
+
+#### Globals
+
+```
+export const MyGlobal: GlobalConfig = {
+  admin: {
+    components: {
+      elements: {
+        // highlight-start
+        beforeDocumentControls: ['/path/to/CustomComponent'],
+        // highlight-end
+      },
+    },
+  },
+}
+```
+
+Here's an example of a custom `beforeDocumentControls` component:
+
+#### Server Component
+
+```tsx
+import React from 'react'
+import type { BeforeDocumentControlsServerProps } from 'payload'
+
+export function MyCustomDocumentControlButton(
+  props: BeforeDocumentControlsServerProps,
+) {
+  return <div>This is a custom beforeDocumentControl button (Server)</div>
+}
+```
+
+#### Client Component
+
+```tsx
+'use client'
+import React from 'react'
+import type { BeforeDocumentControlsClientProps } from 'payload'
+
+export function MyCustomDocumentControlButton(
+  props: BeforeDocumentControlsClientProps,
+) {
+  return <div>This is a custom beforeDocumentControl button (Client)</div>
+}
+```
+
 ### SaveDraftButton
 
 The `SaveDraftButton` property allows you to render a custom Save Draft Button in the Edit View.

docs/database/migrations.mdx

@@ -189,6 +189,8 @@ In MongoDB, you'll only ever really need to run migrations for times where you c
 
 In this case, you can create a migration by running `pnpm payload migrate:create`, and then write the logic that you need to perform to migrate your documents to their new shape. You can then either run your migrations in CI before you build / deploy, or you can run them locally, against your production database, by using your production database connection string on your local computer and running the `pnpm payload migrate` command.
 
+You can find [here](/database/mongodb#common-migration-scripts) examples of common MongoDB migrations.
+
 #### Postgres
 
 In relational databases like Postgres, migrations are a bit more important, because each time you add a new field or a new collection, you'll need to update the shape of your database to match your Payload Config (otherwise you'll see errors upon trying to read / write your data).
@@ -298,3 +300,15 @@ Passing your migrations as shown above will tell Payload, in production only, to
   may slow down serverless cold starts on platforms such as Vercel. Generally,
   this option should only be used for long-running servers / containers.
 </Banner>
+
+## Environment-Specific Configurations and Migrations
+
+Your configuration may include environment-specific settings (e.g., enabling a plugin only in production). If you generate migrations without considering the environment, it can lead to discrepancies and issues. When running migrations locally, Payload uses the development environment, which might miss production-specific configurations. Similarly, running migrations in production could miss development-specific entities.
+
+This is an easy oversight, so be mindful of any environment-specific logic in your config when handling migrations.
+
+**Ways to address this:**
+
+- Manually update your migration file after it is generated to include any environment-specific configurations.
+- Temporarily enable any required production environment variables in your local setup when generating the migration to capture the necessary updates.
+- Use separate migration files for each environment to ensure the correct migration is executed in the corresponding environment.

docs/database/mongodb.mdx

@@ -61,3 +61,118 @@ Limitations with [DocumentDB](https://aws.amazon.com/documentdb/) and [Azure Cos
 - For Azure Cosmos DB the root config property `indexSortableFields` must be set to `true`.
 - The [Join Field](../fields/join) is not supported in DocumentDB and Azure Cosmos DB, as we internally use MongoDB aggregations to query data for that field, which are limited there. This can be changed in the future.
 - For DocumentDB pass `disableIndexHints: true` to disable hinting to the DB to use `id` as index which can cause problems with DocumentDB.
+
+## Common migration scripts
+
+### Delete field from the database
+
+With the MongoDB adapter, even if you delete a field from your Payload config, the existing field data will still be remained in the database.
+If you want to ensure that the field is fully erased from the database, you can use the following script:
+
+```ts
+// pnpx payload migrate:create --name delete-field
+export async function up({ payload, session }: MigrateUpArgs): Promise<void> {
+  await payload.db.collections.posts.collection.updateMany(
+    {},
+    {
+      $unset: {
+        // delete title field
+        title: true,
+        // nested to array
+        'array.title': true,
+      },
+    },
+    { session },
+  )
+}
+```
+
+### Synchronize indexes
+
+Payload won't automatically replace existing indexes in MongoDB when you change your Payload config.
+For example, changing `index: true` to `unique: true` won't automatically update the index in MongoDB.
+You can use the following script to synchronize indexes:
+
+```ts
+// pnpx payload migrate:create --name sync-posts-indexes
+export async function up({ payload, session }: MigrateUpArgs): Promise<void> {
+  await payload.db.collections.posts.syncIndexes()
+}
+```
+
+<Banner type="warning">
+  Note that this will also drop all indexes that aren't in the payload config.
+  If you have custom indexes that you want to keep, they must be added to the collection schema
+  or you can insert them manually after `syncIndexes` with:
+  `payload.db.collections.posts.collection.createIndex({ title: 1 })`
+</Banner>
+
+### Making field localized and vice versa
+
+When you change a field to be localized or vice versa, you can use the following script to update the field in the database:
+
+```ts
+// pnpx payload migrate:create --name make-title-localized
+export async function up({ payload, session }: MigrateUpArgs): Promise<void> {
+  const posts = await payload.db.collections.posts.collection
+    .find({}, { session })
+    .toArray()
+
+  // Make "title" localized
+  await payload.db.collections.posts.collection.bulkWrite(
+    posts.map((post) => ({
+      updateOne: {
+        filter: { _id: post._id },
+        update: { $set: { title: { en: post.title } } },
+      },
+    })),
+  )
+
+  // Make "title" non-localized
+  await payload.db.collections.posts.collection.bulkWrite(
+    posts.map((post) => ({
+      updateOne: {
+        filter: { _id: post._id },
+        update: { $set: { title: post.title.en } },
+      },
+    })),
+  )
+}
+```
+
+### Example renaming a collection
+
+The following example renames a collection with slug "pages" to "articles" and it includes migrating the \_versions collection also.
+
+```ts
+import { MigrateDownArgs, MigrateUpArgs } from '@payloadcms/db-mongodb'
+// import type { Db } from 'mongodb' // you will need to add this package as a devDependency in the package.json if you want db to be typed as Db
+
+export async function up({
+  payload,
+  req,
+  session,
+}: MigrateUpArgs): Promise<void> {
+  const db = payload.db.connection.db as any
+
+  await db.renameCollection('pages', 'articles', { session, dropTarget: true })
+  await db.renameCollection('_pages_versions', '_articles_versions', {
+    session,
+    dropTarget: true,
+  }) // remove this line if you do not have versions enabled
+}
+
+export async function down({
+  payload,
+  req,
+  session,
+}: MigrateDownArgs): Promise<void> {
+  const db = payload.db.connection.db as any
+
+  await db.renameCollection('articles', 'pages', { session, dropTarget: true })
+  await db.renameCollection('_articles_versions', '_pages_versions', {
+    session,
+    dropTarget: true,
+  }) // remove this line if you do not have versions enabled
+}
+```

docs/fields/array.mdx

@@ -39,28 +39,28 @@ export const MyArrayField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
-| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                             |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as the heading in the [Admin Panel](../admin/overview) or an object with keys for each language. Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                                |
-| **`fields`** \*        | Array of field types to correspond to each row of the Array.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the [Admin Panel](../admin/overview) and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                  |
-| **`minRows`**          | A number for the fewest allowed items during validation when a value is present.                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
-| **`maxRows`**          | A number for the most allowed items during validation when a value is present.                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                    |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                              |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                 |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                   |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide an array of row data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                               |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config. If enabled, a separate, localized set of all data within this Array will be kept, so there is no need to specify each nested field as `localized`. |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
-| **`labels`**           | Customize the row labels appearing in the Admin dashboard.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
-| **`interfaceName`**    | Create a top level, reusable [Typescript interface](/docs/typescript/generating-types#custom-field-interfaces) & [GraphQL type](/docs/graphql/graphql-schema#custom-field-schemas).                                                                                                |
-| **`dbName`**           | Custom table name for the field when using SQL Database Adapter ([Postgres](/docs/database/postgres)). Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                                    |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)                                                                                                                   |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as the heading in the [Admin Panel](../admin/overview) or an object with keys for each language. Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`fields`** \*        | Array of field types to correspond to each row of the Array.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the [Admin Panel](../admin/overview) and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                       |
+| **`minRows`**          | A number for the fewest allowed items during validation when a value is present.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`maxRows`**          | A number for the most allowed items during validation when a value is present.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide an array of row data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config. If enabled, a separate, localized set of all data within this Array will be kept, so there is no need to specify each nested field as `localized`.                      |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`labels`**           | Customize the row labels appearing in the Admin dashboard.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`interfaceName`**    | Create a top level, reusable [Typescript interface](/docs/typescript/generating-types#custom-field-interfaces) & [GraphQL type](/docs/graphql/graphql-schema#custom-field-schemas).                                                                                                                     |
+| **`dbName`**           | Custom table name for the field when using SQL Database Adapter ([Postgres](/docs/database/postgres)). Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/blocks.mdx

@@ -39,26 +39,26 @@ export const MyBlocksField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
-| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                             |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as the heading in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language. Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                                                     |
-| **`blocks`** \*        | Array of [block configs](/docs/fields/blocks#block-configs) to be made available to this field.                                                                                                                                                                                    |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                       |
-| **`minRows`**          | A number for the fewest allowed items during validation when a value is present.                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
-| **`maxRows`**          | A number for the most allowed items during validation when a value is present.                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                    |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                              |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                 |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API response or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                          |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide an array of block data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                             |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config. If enabled, a separate, localized set of all data within this field will be kept, so there is no need to specify each nested field as `localized`. |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
-| **`labels`**           | Customize the block row labels appearing in the Admin dashboard.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)                                                                                                                   |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as the heading in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language. Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                                                                          |
+| **`blocks`** \*        | Array of [block configs](/docs/fields/blocks#block-configs) to be made available to this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`minRows`**          | A number for the fewest allowed items during validation when a value is present.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`maxRows`**          | A number for the most allowed items during validation when a value is present.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API response or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide an array of block data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config. If enabled, a separate, localized set of all data within this field will be kept, so there is no need to specify each nested field as `localized`.                      |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`labels`**           | Customize the block row labels appearing in the Admin dashboard.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 
@@ -352,18 +352,20 @@ const config = buildConfig({
         },
       ],
     },
-     {
+    {
       slug: 'collection2',
       fields: [
         {
           name: 'editor',
           type: 'richText',
           editor: lexicalEditor({
-            BlocksFeature({
-              // Same reference can be reused anywhere, even in the lexical editor, without incurred performance hit
-              blocks: ['TextBlock'],
-            })
-          })
+            features: [
+              BlocksFeature({
+                // Same reference can be reused anywhere, even in the lexical editor, without incurred performance hit
+                blocks: ['TextBlock'],
+              }),
+            ],
+          }),
         },
       ],
     },

docs/fields/checkbox.mdx

@@ -28,23 +28,23 @@ export const MyCheckboxField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value, will default to false if field is also `required`. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                     |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](./overview#admin-options).                                                                                                     |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value, will default to false if field is also `required`. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](./overview#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/code.mdx

@@ -29,26 +29,26 @@ export const MyBlocksField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`minLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a minimum character length.                                                                                 |
-| **`maxLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a maximum character length.                                                                                 |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. See below for [more detail](#admin-options).                                                                                                  |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`minLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a minimum character length.                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`maxLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a maximum character length.                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. See below for [more detail](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/date.mdx

@@ -28,24 +28,24 @@ export const MyDateField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                               |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`timezone`** \*      | Set to `true` to enable timezone selection on this field. [More details](#timezones).                                                                                       |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`timezone`** \*      | Set to `true` to enable timezone selection on this field. [More details](#timezones).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/email.mdx

@@ -28,24 +28,24 @@ export const MyEmailField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                               |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/group.mdx

@@ -35,9 +35,9 @@ export const MyGroupField: Field = {
 
 | Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
 | ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`name`**             | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                             |
 | **`fields`** \*        | Array of field types to nest within this Group.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
-| **`label`**            | Used as a heading in the Admin Panel and to name the generated GraphQL type.                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
+| **`label`**            | Used as a heading in the Admin Panel and to name the generated GraphQL type. Required when name is undefined, defaults to name converted to words.                                                                                                                                 |
 | **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                       |
 | **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                    |
 | **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                              |
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ export const ExampleCollection: CollectionConfig = {
   slug: 'example-collection',
   fields: [
     {
-      name: 'pageMeta', // required
+      name: 'pageMeta',
       type: 'group', // required
       interfaceName: 'Meta', // optional
       fields: [
@@ -110,3 +110,38 @@ export const ExampleCollection: CollectionConfig = {
   ],
 }
 ```
+
+## Presentational group fields
+
+You can also use the Group field to create a presentational group of fields. This is useful when you want to group fields together visually without affecting the data structure.
+The label will be required when a `name` is not provided.
+
+```ts
+import type { CollectionConfig } from 'payload'
+
+export const ExampleCollection: CollectionConfig = {
+  slug: 'example-collection',
+  fields: [
+    {
+      label: 'Page meta',
+      type: 'group', // required
+      fields: [
+        {
+          name: 'title',
+          type: 'text',
+          required: true,
+          minLength: 20,
+          maxLength: 100,
+        },
+        {
+          name: 'description',
+          type: 'textarea',
+          required: true,
+          minLength: 40,
+          maxLength: 160,
+        },
+      ],
+    },
+  ],
+}
+```

docs/fields/join.mdx

@@ -271,21 +271,6 @@ const result = await payload.find({
   and blocks.
 </Banner>
 
-<Banner type="warning">
-  Currently, querying by the Join Field itself is not supported, meaning:
-  ```ts
-  payload.find({
-    collection: 'categories',
-    where: {
-      'relatedPosts.title': { // relatedPosts is a join field
-        equals: "post"
-      }
-    }
-  })
-  ```
-  does not work yet.
-</Banner>
-
 ### Rest API
 
 The REST API supports the same query options as the Local API. You can use the `joins` query parameter to customize the

docs/fields/json.mdx

@@ -29,25 +29,25 @@ export const MyJSONField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`jsonSchema`**       | Provide a JSON schema that will be used for validation. [JSON schemas](https://json-schema.org/learn/getting-started-step-by-step)                                          |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                               |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`jsonSchema`**       | Provide a JSON schema that will be used for validation. [JSON schemas](https://json-schema.org/learn/getting-started-step-by-step)                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/number.mdx

@@ -28,29 +28,29 @@ export const MyNumberField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`min`**              | Minimum value accepted. Used in the default `validation` function.                                                                                                          |
-| **`max`**              | Maximum value accepted. Used in the default `validation` function.                                                                                                          |
-| **`hasMany`**          | Makes this field an ordered array of numbers instead of just a single number.                                                                                               |
-| **`minRows`**          | Minimum number of numbers in the numbers array, if `hasMany` is set to true.                                                                                                |
-| **`maxRows`**          | Maximum number of numbers in the numbers array, if `hasMany` is set to true.                                                                                                |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                               |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`min`**              | Minimum value accepted. Used in the default `validation` function.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`max`**              | Maximum value accepted. Used in the default `validation` function.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hasMany`**          | Makes this field an ordered array of numbers instead of just a single number.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`minRows`**          | Minimum number of numbers in the numbers array, if `hasMany` is set to true.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`maxRows`**          | Maximum number of numbers in the numbers array, if `hasMany` is set to true.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/overview.mdx

@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ Here are the available Presentational Fields:
 
 ### Virtual Fields
 
-Virtual fields are used to display data that is not stored in the database. They are useful for displaying computed values that populate within the APi response through hooks, etc.
+Virtual fields are used to display data that is not stored in the database. They are useful for displaying computed values that populate within the API response through hooks, etc.
 
 Here are the available Virtual Fields:
 
@@ -541,6 +541,7 @@ The `ctx` object:
 | Property        | Description                                                                                                                                                  |
 | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
 | **`blockData`** | The nearest parent block's data. If the field is not inside a block, this will be `undefined`.                                                               |
+| **`operation`** | A string relating to which operation the field type is currently executing within.                                                                           |
 | **`path`**      | The full path to the field in the schema, represented as an array of string segments, including array indexes. I.e `['group', 'myArray', '1', 'textField']`. |
 | **`user`**      | The currently authenticated user object.                                                                                                                     |
 

docs/fields/point.mdx

@@ -32,24 +32,24 @@ export const MyPointField: Field = {
 
 ## Config
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                               |
-| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                    |
-| **`label`**            | Used as a field label in the Admin Panel and to name the generated GraphQL type.                                                                                                          |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                              |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. To support location queries, point index defaults to `2dsphere`, to disable the index set to `false`. |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                              |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                           |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                     |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                        |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                          |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                      |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                           |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                       |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](./overview#admin-options).                                                                                                                   |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                 |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                               |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)                          |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Used as a field label in the Admin Panel and to name the generated GraphQL type.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. To support location queries, point index defaults to `2dsphere`, to disable the index set to `false`.                                                                                                               |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](./overview#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/radio.mdx

@@ -33,26 +33,26 @@ export const MyRadioField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                         |
-| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                              |
-| **`options`** \*       | Array of options to allow the field to store. Can either be an array of strings, or an array of objects containing an `label` string and a `value` string.                          |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                             |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                        |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.         |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                     |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                               |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                  |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                    |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. The default value must exist within provided values in `options`. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)              |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                     |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                 |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                       |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                           |
-| **`enumName`**         | Custom enum name for this field when using SQL Database Adapter ([Postgres](/docs/database/postgres)). Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                     |
-| **`interfaceName`**    | Create a top level, reusable [Typescript interface](/docs/typescript/generating-types#custom-field-interfaces) & [GraphQL type](/docs/graphql/graphql-schema#custom-field-schemas). |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                         |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)                    |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`options`** \*       | Array of options to allow the field to store. Can either be an array of strings, or an array of objects containing an `label` string and a `value` string.                                                                                                                                              |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. The default value must exist within provided values in `options`. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`enumName`**         | Custom enum name for this field when using SQL Database Adapter ([Postgres](/docs/database/postgres)). Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`interfaceName`**    | Create a top level, reusable [Typescript interface](/docs/typescript/generating-types#custom-field-interfaces) & [GraphQL type](/docs/graphql/graphql-schema#custom-field-schemas).                                                                                                                     |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/relationship.mdx

@@ -37,31 +37,31 @@ export const MyRelationshipField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`relationTo`** \*    | Provide one or many collection `slug`s to be able to assign relationships to.                                                                                               |
-| **`filterOptions`**    | A query to filter which options appear in the UI and validate against. [More](#filtering-relationship-options).                                                             |
-| **`hasMany`**          | Boolean when, if set to `true`, allows this field to have many relations instead of only one.                                                                               |
-| **`minRows`**          | A number for the fewest allowed items during validation when a value is present. Used with `hasMany`.                                                                       |
-| **`maxRows`**          | A number for the most allowed items during validation when a value is present. Used with `hasMany`.                                                                         |
-| **`maxDepth`**         | Sets a maximum population depth for this field, regardless of the remaining depth when this field is reached. [Max Depth](/docs/queries/depth#max-depth)                    |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                               |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
-| **`graphQL`**          | Custom graphQL configuration for the field. [More details](/docs/graphql/overview#field-complexity)                                                                         |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`relationTo`** \*    | Provide one or many collection `slug`s to be able to assign relationships to.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`filterOptions`**    | A query to filter which options appear in the UI and validate against. [More](#filtering-relationship-options).                                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hasMany`**          | Boolean when, if set to `true`, allows this field to have many relations instead of only one.                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`minRows`**          | A number for the fewest allowed items during validation when a value is present. Used with `hasMany`.                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`maxRows`**          | A number for the most allowed items during validation when a value is present. Used with `hasMany`.                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`maxDepth`**         | Sets a maximum population depth for this field, regardless of the remaining depth when this field is reached. [Max Depth](/docs/queries/depth#max-depth)                                                                                                                                                |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
+| **`graphQL`**          | Custom graphQL configuration for the field. [More details](/docs/graphql/overview#field-complexity)                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 
@@ -94,6 +94,8 @@ The Relationship Field inherits all of the default options from the base [Field
 | **`allowCreate`** | Set to `false` if you'd like to disable the ability to create new documents from within the relationship field.                             |
 | **`allowEdit`**   | Set to `false` if you'd like to disable the ability to edit documents from within the relationship field.                                   |
 | **`sortOptions`** | Define a default sorting order for the options within a Relationship field's dropdown. [More](#sort-options)                                |
+| **`placeholder`** | Define a custom text or function to replace the generic default placeholder                                                                 |
+| **`appearance`**  | Set to `drawer` or `select` to change the behavior of the field. Defaults to `select`.                                                      |
 
 ### Sort Options
 
@@ -148,7 +150,7 @@ The `filterOptions` property can either be a `Where` query, or a function return
 | `id`          | The `id` of the current document being edited. Will be `undefined` during the `create` operation or when called on a `Filter` component within the list view.                            |
 | `relationTo`  | The collection `slug` to filter against, limited to this field's `relationTo` property.                                                                                                  |
 | `req`         | The Payload Request, which contains references to `payload`, `user`, `locale`, and more.                                                                                                 |
-| `siblingData` | An object containing document data that is scoped to only fields within the same parent of this field. Will be an emprt object when called on a `Filter` component within the list view. |
+| `siblingData` | An object containing document data that is scoped to only fields within the same parent of this field. Will be an empty object when called on a `Filter` component within the list view. |
 | `user`        | An object containing the currently authenticated user.                                                                                                                                   |
 
 ## Example
@@ -375,6 +377,45 @@ non-polymorphic relationship.
 
 </Banner>
 
+### Linking virtual fields with relationships
+
+You can link virtual fields to fields in other collections through a relationship (or upload) field, for example:
+
+```ts
+{
+  collections: [
+    {
+      slug: 'categories',
+      fields: [
+        {
+          name: 'title',
+          type: 'text',
+        },
+      ],
+    },
+    {
+      slug: 'posts',
+      fields: [
+        {
+          type: 'relationship',
+          name: 'category',
+          relationTo: 'categories',
+        },
+        {
+          type: 'text',
+          name: 'categoryTitle',
+          virtual: 'category.title',
+        },
+      ],
+    },
+  ],
+}
+```
+
+Here, `categoryTitle` will _always_ be populated with the corresponding value, even if the current `depth` is `0`, You can also query and sort by this field.
+The relationship must not be `hasMany: true` or polymorphic.
+The path can be deeply nested into 2 or more relationship fields, for example `post.category.title` as long as all the relationship fields meet the above requirement.
+
 ## Custom Components
 
 ### Field

docs/fields/rich-text.mdx

@@ -21,23 +21,23 @@ Instead, you can invest your time and effort into learning the underlying open-s
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                      |
-| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](./overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                          |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](./overview#validation)                                |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](../authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                     |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                            |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                               |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                 |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](./overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](../configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                     |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                              |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                    |
-| **`editor`**           | Customize or override the rich text editor. [More details](../rich-text/overview).                                                                               |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                        |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                      |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](./overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](./overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                                       |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](../authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](./overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](../configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`editor`**           | Customize or override the rich text editor. [More details](../rich-text/overview).                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 \*_ An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/select.mdx

@@ -33,29 +33,29 @@ export const MySelectField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                         |
-| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                              |
-| **`options`** \*       | Array of options to allow the field to store. Can either be an array of strings, or an array of objects containing a `label` string and a `value` string.                           |
-| **`hasMany`**          | Boolean when, if set to `true`, allows this field to have many selections instead of only one.                                                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                             |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                        |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                        |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.         |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                     |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                               |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                  |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                    |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                     |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                 |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. See the [default field admin config](/docs/fields/overview#admin-options) for more details.                                                           |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                           |
-| **`enumName`**         | Custom enum name for this field when using SQL Database Adapter ([Postgres](/docs/database/postgres)). Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                     |
-| **`dbName`**           | Custom table name (if `hasMany` set to `true`) for this field when using SQL Database Adapter ([Postgres](/docs/database/postgres)). Auto-generated from name if not defined.       |
-| **`interfaceName`**    | Create a top level, reusable [Typescript interface](/docs/typescript/generating-types#custom-field-interfaces) & [GraphQL type](/docs/graphql/graphql-schema#custom-field-schemas). |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                         |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)                    |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`options`** \*       | Array of options to allow the field to store. Can either be an array of strings, or an array of objects containing a `label` string and a `value` string.                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`hasMany`**          | Boolean when, if set to `true`, allows this field to have many selections instead of only one.                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. See the [default field admin config](/docs/fields/overview#admin-options) for more details.                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`enumName`**         | Custom enum name for this field when using SQL Database Adapter ([Postgres](/docs/database/postgres)). Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`dbName`**           | Custom table name (if `hasMany` set to `true`) for this field when using SQL Database Adapter ([Postgres](/docs/database/postgres)). Auto-generated from name if not defined.                                                                                                                           |
+| **`interfaceName`**    | Create a top level, reusable [Typescript interface](/docs/typescript/generating-types#custom-field-interfaces) & [GraphQL type](/docs/graphql/graphql-schema#custom-field-schemas).                                                                                                                     |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 
@@ -89,6 +89,7 @@ The Select Field inherits all of the default options from the base [Field Admin
 | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | **`isClearable`** | Set to `true` if you'd like this field to be clearable within the Admin UI.                                                                 |
 | **`isSortable`**  | Set to `true` if you'd like this field to be sortable within the Admin UI using drag and drop. (Only works when `hasMany` is set to `true`) |
+| **`placeholder`** | Define a custom text or function to replace the generic default placeholder                                                                 |
 
 ## Example
 

docs/fields/tabs.mdx

@@ -43,14 +43,14 @@ export const MyTabsField: Field = {
 
 Each tab must have either a `name` or `label` and the required `fields` array. You can also optionally pass a `description` to render within each individual tab.
 
-| Option              | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
-| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
-| **`name`**          | Groups field data into an object when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                      |
-| **`label`**         | The label to render on the tab itself. Required when name is undefined, defaults to name converted to words.                                                                                                 |
-| **`fields`** \*     | The fields to render within this tab.                                                                                                                                                                        |
-| **`description`**   | Optionally render a description within this tab to describe the contents of the tab itself.                                                                                                                  |
-| **`interfaceName`** | Create a top level, reusable [Typescript interface](/docs/typescript/generating-types#custom-field-interfaces) & [GraphQL type](/docs/graphql/graphql-schema#custom-field-schemas). (`name` must be present) |
-| **`virtual`**       | Provide `true` to disable field in the database (`name` must be present). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)                    |
+| Option              | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`**          | Groups field data into an object when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`label`**         | The label to render on the tab itself. Required when name is undefined, defaults to name converted to words.                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`fields`** \*     | The fields to render within this tab.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`description`**   | Optionally render a description within this tab to describe the contents of the tab itself.                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`interfaceName`** | Create a top level, reusable [Typescript interface](/docs/typescript/generating-types#custom-field-interfaces) & [GraphQL type](/docs/graphql/graphql-schema#custom-field-schemas). (`name` must be present)                                                                                            |
+| **`virtual`**       | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/text.mdx

@@ -28,29 +28,29 @@ export const MyTextField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                |
-| **`minLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a minimum character length.                                                                                 |
-| **`maxLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a maximum character length.                                                                                 |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                               |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`hasMany`**          | Makes this field an ordered array of text instead of just a single text.                                                                                                    |
-| **`minRows`**          | Minimum number of texts in the array, if `hasMany` is set to true.                                                                                                          |
-| **`maxRows`**          | Maximum number of texts in the array, if `hasMany` is set to true.                                                                                                          |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`minLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a minimum character length.                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`maxLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a maximum character length.                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`hasMany`**          | Makes this field an ordered array of text instead of just a single text.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
+| **`minRows`**          | Minimum number of texts in the array, if `hasMany` is set to true.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`maxRows`**          | Maximum number of texts in the array, if `hasMany` is set to true.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/textarea.mdx

@@ -28,26 +28,26 @@ export const MyTextareaField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                |
-| **`minLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a minimum character length.                                                                                 |
-| **`maxLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a maximum character length.                                                                                 |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                               |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`minLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a minimum character length.                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`maxLength`**        | Used by the default validation function to ensure values are of a maximum character length.                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [More details](#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/fields/upload.mdx

@@ -44,32 +44,32 @@ export const MyUploadField: Field = {
 
 ## Config Options
 
-| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                      |
-| **`relationTo`** \*    | Provide a single collection `slug` to allow this field to accept a relation to. **Note: the related collection must be configured to support Uploads.**                     |
-| **`filterOptions`**    | A query to filter which options appear in the UI and validate against. [More](#filtering-upload-options).                                                                   |
-| **`hasMany`**          | Boolean which, if set to true, allows this field to have many relations instead of only one.                                                                                |
-| **`minRows`**          | A number for the fewest allowed items during validation when a value is present. Used with hasMany.                                                                         |
-| **`maxRows`**          | A number for the most allowed items during validation when a value is present. Used with hasMany.                                                                           |
-| **`maxDepth`**         | Sets a number limit on iterations of related documents to populate when queried. [Depth](../queries/depth)                                                                  |
-| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                     |
-| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                |
-| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                |
-| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often. |
-| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                             |
-| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                       |
-| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                          |
-| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                            |
-| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                        |
-| **`displayPreview`**   | Enable displaying preview of the uploaded file. Overrides related Collection's `displayPreview` option. [More](/docs/upload/overview#collection-upload-options).            |
-| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                             |
-| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [Admin Options](./overview#admin-options).                                                                                                    |
-| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                   |
-| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                 |
-| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database. See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges)            |
-| **`graphQL`**          | Custom graphQL configuration for the field. [More details](/docs/graphql/overview#field-complexity)                                                                         |
+| Option                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`name`** \*          | To be used as the property name when stored and retrieved from the database. [More](/docs/fields/overview#field-names)                                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| **`relationTo`** \*    | Provide a single collection `slug` to allow this field to accept a relation to. **Note: the related collection must be configured to support Uploads.**                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`filterOptions`**    | A query to filter which options appear in the UI and validate against. [More](#filtering-upload-options).                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`hasMany`**          | Boolean which, if set to true, allows this field to have many relations instead of only one.                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`minRows`**          | A number for the fewest allowed items during validation when a value is present. Used with hasMany.                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`maxRows`**          | A number for the most allowed items during validation when a value is present. Used with hasMany.                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
+| **`maxDepth`**         | Sets a number limit on iterations of related documents to populate when queried. [Depth](../queries/depth)                                                                                                                                                                                              |
+| **`label`**            | Text used as a field label in the Admin Panel or an object with keys for each language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`unique`**           | Enforce that each entry in the Collection has a unique value for this field.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`validate`**         | Provide a custom validation function that will be executed on both the Admin Panel and the backend. [More](/docs/fields/overview#validation)                                                                                                                                                            |
+| **`index`**            | Build an [index](/docs/database/overview) for this field to produce faster queries. Set this field to `true` if your users will perform queries on this field's data often.                                                                                                                             |
+| **`saveToJWT`**        | If this field is top-level and nested in a config supporting [Authentication](/docs/authentication/overview), include its data in the user JWT.                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`hooks`**            | Provide Field Hooks to control logic for this field. [More details](../hooks/fields).                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`access`**           | Provide Field Access Control to denote what users can see and do with this field's data. [More details](../access-control/fields).                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`hidden`**           | Restrict this field's visibility from all APIs entirely. Will still be saved to the database, but will not appear in any API or the Admin Panel.                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`defaultValue`**     | Provide data to be used for this field's default value. [More](/docs/fields/overview#default-values)                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`displayPreview`**   | Enable displaying preview of the uploaded file. Overrides related Collection's `displayPreview` option. [More](/docs/upload/overview#collection-upload-options).                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`localized`**        | Enable localization for this field. Requires [localization to be enabled](/docs/configuration/localization) in the Base config.                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| **`required`**         | Require this field to have a value.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`admin`**            | Admin-specific configuration. [Admin Options](./overview#admin-options).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
+| **`custom`**           | Extension point for adding custom data (e.g. for plugins)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`typescriptSchema`** | Override field type generation with providing a JSON schema                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`virtual`**          | Provide `true` to disable field in the database, or provide a string path to [link the field with a relationship](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). See [Virtual Fields](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) |
+| **`graphQL`**          | Custom graphQL configuration for the field. [More details](/docs/graphql/overview#field-complexity)                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
 
 _\* An asterisk denotes that a property is required._
 

docs/folders/overview.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+---
+title: Folders
+label: Folders
+order: 10
+desc: Folders allow you to group documents across collections, and are a great way to organize your content.
+keywords: folders, folder, content organization
+---
+
+Folders allow you to group documents across collections, and are a great way to organize your content. Folders are built on top of relationship fields, when you enable folders on a collection, Payload adds a hidden relationship field `folders`, that relates to a folder — or no folder. Folders also have the `folder` field, allowing folders to be nested within other folders.
+
+The configuration for folders is done in two places, the collection config and the Payload config. The collection config is where you enable folders, and the Payload config is where you configure the global folder settings.
+
+<Banner type="warning">
+  **Note:** The Folders feature is currently in beta and may be subject to
+  change in minor versions updates prior to being stable.
+</Banner>
+
+## Folder Configuration
+
+On the payload config, you can configure the following settings under the `folders` property:
+
+```ts
+// Type definition
+
+type RootFoldersConfiguration = {
+  /**
+   * An array of functions to be ran when the folder collection is initialized
+   * This allows plugins to modify the collection configuration
+   */
+  collectionOverrides?: (({
+    collection,
+  }: {
+    collection: CollectionConfig
+  }) => CollectionConfig | Promise<CollectionConfig>)[]
+  /**
+   * Ability to view hidden fields and collections related to folders
+   *
+   * @default false
+   */
+  debug?: boolean
+  /**
+   * The Folder field name
+   *
+   * @default "folder"
+   */
+  fieldName?: string
+  /**
+   * Slug for the folder collection
+   *
+   * @default "payload-folders"
+   */
+  slug?: string
+}
+```
+
+```ts
+// Example usage
+
+import { buildConfig } from 'payload'
+
+const config = buildConfig({
+  // ...
+  folders: {
+    // highlight-start
+    debug: true, // optional
+    collectionOverrides: [
+      async ({ collection }) => {
+        return collection
+      },
+    ], // optional
+    fieldName: 'folder', // optional
+    slug: 'payload-folders', // optional
+    // highlight-end
+  },
+})
+```
+
+## Collection Configuration
+
+To enable folders on a collection, you need to set the `admin.folders` property to `true` on the collection config. This will add a hidden relationship field to the collection that relates to a folder — or no folder.
+
+```ts
+// Type definition
+
+type CollectionFoldersConfiguration = boolean
+```
+
+```ts
+// Example usage
+
+import { buildConfig } from 'payload'
+
+const config = buildConfig({
+  collections: [
+    {
+      slug: 'pages',
+      // highlight-start
+      admin: {
+        folders: true, // defaults to false
+      },
+      // highlight-end
+    },
+  ],
+})
+```

docs/getting-started/installation.mdx

@@ -63,10 +63,16 @@ To install a Database Adapter, you can run **one** of the following commands:
   ```
 
 - To install the [Postgres Adapter](../database/postgres), run:
+
   ```bash
   pnpm i @payloadcms/db-postgres
   ```
 
+- To install the [SQLite Adapter](../database/sqlite), run:
+  ```bash
+  pnpm i @payloadcms/db-sqlite
+  ```
+
 <Banner type="success">
   **Note:** New [Database Adapters](/docs/database/overview) are becoming
   available every day. Check the docs for the most up-to-date list of what's

docs/integrations/vercel-content-link.mdx

@@ -63,19 +63,50 @@ const config = buildConfig({
 export default config
 ```
 
-Now in your Next.js app, include the `?encodeSourceMaps=true` parameter in any of your API requests. For performance reasons, this should only be done when in draft mode or on preview deployments.
+## Enabling Content Source Maps
+
+Now in your Next.js app, you need to add the `encodeSourceMaps` query parameter to your API requests. This will tell Payload to include the Content Source Maps in the API response.
+
+<Banner type="warning">
+  **Note:** For performance reasons, this should only be done when in draft mode
+  or on preview deployments.
+</Banner>
+
+#### REST API
+
+If you're using the REST API, include the `?encodeSourceMaps=true` search parameter.
 
 ```ts
 if (isDraftMode || process.env.VERCEL_ENV === 'preview') {
   const res = await fetch(
-    `${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_PAYLOAD_CMS_URL}/api/pages?where[slug][equals]=${slug}&encodeSourceMaps=true`,
+    `${process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_PAYLOAD_CMS_URL}/api/pages?encodeSourceMaps=true&where[slug][equals]=${slug}`,
   )
 }
 ```
 
+#### Local API
+
+If you're using the Local API, include the `encodeSourceMaps` via the `context` property.
+
+```ts
+if (isDraftMode || process.env.VERCEL_ENV === 'preview') {
+  const res = await payload.find({
+    collection: 'pages',
+    where: {
+      slug: {
+        equals: slug,
+      },
+    },
+    context: {
+      encodeSourceMaps: true,
+    },
+  })
+}
+```
+
 And that's it! You are now ready to enter Edit Mode and begin visually editing your content.
 
-#### Edit Mode
+## Edit Mode
 
 To see Content Link on your site, you first need to visit any preview deployment on Vercel and login using the Vercel Toolbar. When Content Source Maps are detected on the page, a pencil icon will appear in the toolbar. Clicking this icon will enable Edit Mode, highlighting all editable fields on the page in blue.
 
@@ -94,7 +125,9 @@ const { cleaned, encoded } = vercelStegaSplit(text)
 
 ### Blocks and array fields
 
-All `blocks` and `array` fields by definition do not have plain text strings to encode. For this reason, they are given an additional `_encodedSourceMap` property, which you can use to enable Content Link on entire _sections_ of your site. You can then specify the editing container by adding the `data-vercel-edit-target` HTML attribute to any top-level element of your block.
+All `blocks` and `array` fields by definition do not have plain text strings to encode. For this reason, they are automatically given an additional `_encodedSourceMap` property, which you can use to enable Content Link on entire _sections_ of your site.
+
+You can then specify the editing container by adding the `data-vercel-edit-target` HTML attribute to any top-level element of your block.
 
 ```ts
 <div data-vercel-edit-target>

docs/local-api/access-control.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+---
+title: Respecting Access Control with Local API Operations
+label: Access Control
+order: 40
+desc: Learn how to implement and enforce access control in Payload's Local API operations, ensuring that the right permissions are respected during data manipulation.
+keywords: server functions, local API, Payload, CMS, access control, permissions, user context, server-side logic, custom workflows, data management, headless CMS, TypeScript, Node.js, backend
+---
+
+In Payload, local API operations **override access control by default**. This means that operations will run without checking if the current user has permission to perform the action. This is useful in certain scenarios where access control is not necessary, but it is important to be aware of when to enforce it for security reasons.
+
+### Default Behavior: Access Control Skipped
+
+By default, **local API operations skip access control**. This allows operations to execute without the system checking if the current user has appropriate permissions. This might be helpful in admin or server-side scripts where the user context is not required to perform the operation.
+
+#### For example:
+
+```ts
+// Access control is this operation would be skipped by default
+const test = await payload.create({
+  collection: 'users',
+  data: {
+    email: 'test@test.com',
+    password: 'test',
+  },
+})
+```
+
+### Respecting Access Control
+
+If you want to respect access control and ensure that the operation is performed only if the user has appropriate permissions, you need to explicitly pass the `user` object and set the `overrideAccess` option to `false`.
+
+- `overrideAccess: false`: This ensures that access control is **not skipped** and the operation respects the current user's permissions.
+- `user`: Pass the authenticated user context to the operation. This ensures the system checks whether the user has the right permissions to perform the action.
+
+```ts
+const authedCreate = await payload.create({
+  collection: 'users',
+  overrideAccess: false, // This ensures access control will be applied
+  user, // Pass the authenticated user to check permissions
+  data: {
+    email: 'test@test.com',
+    password: 'test',
+  },
+})
+```
+
+This example will only allow the document to be created if the `user` we passed has the appropriate access control permissions.

docs/local-api/server-functions.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,524 @@
+---
+title: Using Local API Operations with Server Functions
+label: Server Functions
+order: 30
+desc: Learn to use Local API operations with Server Functions in Payload to manage server-side logic, data interactions, and custom workflows directly within your CMS.
+keywords: server functions, local API, Payload, CMS, server-side logic, custom workflows, data management, headless CMS, TypeScript, Node.js, backend
+---
+
+In Next.js, **server functions** (previously called **server actions**) are special functions that run exclusively on the server, enabling secure backend logic execution while being callable from the frontend. These functions bridge the gap between client and server, allowing frontend components to perform backend operations without exposing sensitive logic.
+
+### Why Use Server Functions?
+
+- **Executing Backend Logic from the Frontend**: The Local API is designed for server environments and cannot be directly accessed from client-side code. Server functions enable frontend components to trigger backend operations securely.
+- **Security Benefits**: Instead of exposing a full REST or GraphQL API, server functions restrict access to only the necessary operations, reducing potential security risks.
+- **Performance Optimizations**: Next.js handles server functions efficiently, offering benefits like caching, optimized database queries, and reduced network overhead compared to traditional API calls.
+- **Simplified Development Workflow**: Rather than setting up full API routes with authentication and authorization checks, server functions allow for lightweight, direct execution of necessary operations.
+
+### When to Use Server Functions
+
+Use server functions whenever you need to call Local API operations from the frontend. Since the Local API is only accessible from the backend, server functions act as a secure bridge, eliminating the need to expose additional API endpoints.
+
+## Examples
+
+All Local API operations can be used within server functions, allowing you to interact with Payload's backend securely.
+
+For a full list of available operations, see the [Local API](https://payloadcms.com/docs/local-api/overview) overview.
+
+In the following examples, we'll cover some common use cases, including:
+
+- Creating a document
+- Updating a document
+- Handling file uploads when creating or updating a document
+- Authenticating a user
+
+### Creating a Document
+
+First, let's create our server function. Here are some key points for this process:
+
+- Begin by adding `'use server'` at the top of the file.
+- You can still use utilities such as `getPayload()`.
+- Once the function structure is in place, call the Local API operation `payload.create()` and pass in the relevant data.
+- It's good practice to wrap this in a `try...catch` block for error handling.
+- Finally, make sure to return the created document (don't just run the operation).
+
+```ts
+'use server'
+
+import { getPayload } from 'payload'
+import config from '@payload-config'
+
+export async function createPost(data) {
+  const payload = await getPayload({ config })
+
+  try {
+    const post = await payload.create({
+      collection: 'posts',
+      data,
+    })
+    return post
+  } catch (error) {
+    throw new Error(`Error creating post: ${error.message}`)
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Now, let's look at how to call the `createPost` function we just created from the frontend in a React component when a user clicks a button:
+
+```ts
+'use client';
+
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import { createPost } from '../server/actions'; // import the server function
+
+export const PostForm: React.FC = () => {
+  const [result, setResult] = useState<string>('');
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      <p>{result}</p>
+
+      <button
+        type="button"
+        onClick={async () => {
+          // Call the server function
+          const newPost = await createPost({ title: 'Sample Post' });
+          setResult('Post created: ' + newPost.title);
+        }}
+      >
+        Create Post
+      </button>
+    </>
+  );
+};
+```
+
+### Updating a Document
+
+The key points from the previous example also apply here.
+
+To update a document instead of creating one, you would use `payload.update()` with the relevant data and **passing the document ID.**
+
+Here's how the server function would look:
+
+```ts
+'use server'
+
+import { getPayload } from 'payload'
+import config from '@payload-config'
+
+export async function updatePost(id, data) {
+  const payload = await getPayload({ config })
+
+  try {
+    const post = await payload.update({
+      collection: 'posts',
+      id, // the document id is required
+      data,
+    })
+    return post
+  } catch (error) {
+    throw new Error(`Error updating post: ${error.message}`)
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Here is how you would call the `updatePost` function from a frontend React component:
+
+```ts
+'use client';
+
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import { updatePost } from '../server/actions'; // import the server function
+
+export const UpdatePostForm: React.FC = () => {
+  const [result, setResult] = useState<string>('');
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      <p>{result}</p>
+
+      <button
+        type="button"
+        onClick={async () => {
+          // Call the server function to update the post
+          const updatedPost = await updatePost('your-post-id-123', { title: 'Updated Post' });
+          setResult('Post updated: ' + updatedPost.title);
+        }}
+      >
+        Update Post
+      </button>
+    </>
+  );
+};
+
+```
+
+### Authenticating a User
+
+In this example, we will check if a user is authenticated using Payload's authentication system. Here's how it works:
+
+- First, we use the headers function from `next/headers` to retrieve the request headers.
+- Next, we pass these headers to `payload.auth()` to fetch the user's authentication details.
+- If the user is authenticated, their information is returned. If not, handle the unauthenticated case accordingly.
+
+Here's the server function to authenticate a user:
+
+```ts
+'use server'
+
+import { headers as getHeaders } from 'next/headers'
+import config from '@payload-config'
+import { getPayload } from 'payload'
+
+export const authenticateUser = async () => {
+  const payload = await getPayload({ config })
+  const headers = await getHeaders()
+  const { user } = await payload.auth({ headers })
+
+  if (user) {
+    return { hello: user.email }
+  }
+
+  return { hello: 'Not authenticated' }
+}
+```
+
+Here's a basic example of how to call the authentication server function from the frontend to test it:
+
+```ts
+'use client';
+
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+
+import { authenticateUser } from '../server/actions'; // Import the server function
+
+export const AuthComponent: React.FC = () => {
+  const [userInfo, setUserInfo] = useState<string>('');
+
+
+  return (
+    <React.Fragment>
+      <p>{userInfo}</p>
+
+      <button
+        onClick={async () => {
+          // Call the server function to authenticate the user
+          const result = await authenticateUser();
+          setUserInfo(result.hello);
+        }}
+        type="button"
+      >
+        Check Authentication
+      </button>
+    </React.Fragment>
+  );
+};
+```
+
+### Creating a Document with File Upload
+
+This example demonstrates how to write a server function that creates a document with a file upload. Here are the key steps:
+
+- Pass two arguments: **data** for the document content and **upload** for the file
+- Merge the upload file into the document data as the media field
+- Use `payload.create()` to create a new post document with both the document data and file
+
+```ts
+'use server'
+
+import { getPayload } from 'payload'
+import config from '@payload-config'
+
+export async function createPostWithUpload(data, upload) {
+  const payload = await getPayload({ config })
+
+  try {
+    // Prepare the data with the file
+    const postData = {
+      ...data,
+      media: upload,
+    }
+
+    const post = await payload.create({
+      collection: 'posts',
+      data: postData,
+    })
+
+    return post
+  } catch (error) {
+    throw new Error(`Error creating post: ${error.message}`)
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Here is how you would use the server function we just created in a frontend component to allow users to submit a post along with a file upload:
+
+- The user enters the post title and selects a file to upload.
+- When the form is submitted, the `handleSubmit` function checks if a file has been chosen.
+- If a file is selected, it passes both the title and the file to the `createPostWithFile` server function.
+- And you are done!
+
+```ts
+'use client';
+
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import { createPostWithUpload } from '../server/actions';
+
+export const PostForm: React.FC = () => {
+  const [title, setTitle] = useState<string>('');
+  const [file, setFile] = useState<File | null>(null);
+  const [result, setResult] = useState<string>('');
+
+  const handleFileChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => {
+    if (e.target.files) {
+      setFile(e.target.files[0]);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    if (!file) {
+      setResult('Please upload a file.');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      // Call the server function to create the post with the file
+      const newPost = await createPostWithUpload({ title }, file);
+      setResult('Post created with file: ' + newPost.title);
+    } catch (error) {
+      setResult('Error: ' + error.message);
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+      <input
+        type="text"
+        value={title}
+        onChange={(e) => setTitle(e.target.value)}
+        placeholder="Post Title"
+      />
+      <input type="file" onChange={handleFileChange} />
+      <button type="submit">Create Post</button>
+      <p>{result}</p>
+    </form>
+  );
+};
+```
+
+## Reusable Payload Server Functions
+
+Managing authentication with the Local API can be tricky as you have to handle cookies and tokens yourself, and there aren't built-in logout or refresh functions since these only modify cookies. To make this easier, we provide `login`, `logout`, and `refresh` as ready-to-use server functions. They take care of the underlying complexity so you don't have to.
+
+### Login
+
+Logs in a user by verifying credentials and setting the authentication cookie. This function allows login via username or email, depending on the collection auth configuration.
+
+#### Importing the `login` function
+
+```ts
+import { login } from '@payloadcms/next/auth'
+```
+
+The login function needs your Payload config, which cannot be imported in a client component. To work around this, create a simple server function like the one below, and call it from your client.
+
+```ts
+'use server'
+
+import { login } from '@payloadcms/next/auth'
+import config from '@payload-config'
+
+export async function loginAction({
+  email,
+  password,
+}: {
+  email: string
+  password: string
+}) {
+  try {
+    const result = await login({
+      collection: 'users',
+      config,
+      email,
+      password,
+    })
+    return result
+  } catch (error) {
+    throw new Error(
+      `Login failed: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'}`,
+    )
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### Login from the React Client Component
+
+```tsx
+'use client'
+
+import { useState } from 'react'
+import { loginAction } from '../loginAction'
+
+export default function LoginForm() {
+  const [email, setEmail] = useState<string>('')
+  const [password, setPassword] = useState<string>('')
+
+  return (
+    <form onSubmit={() => loginAction({ email, password })}>
+      <label htmlFor="email">Email</label>
+      <input
+        id="email"
+        onChange={(e: ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) =>
+          setEmail(e.target.value)
+        }
+        type="email"
+        value={email}
+      />
+      <label htmlFor="password">Password</label>
+      <input
+        id="password"
+        onChange={(e: ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) =>
+          setPassword(e.target.value)
+        }
+        type="password"
+        value={password}
+      />
+      <button type="submit">Login</button>
+    </form>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+### Logout
+
+Logs out the current user by clearing the authentication cookie.
+
+#### Importing the `logout` function
+
+```ts
+import { logout } from '@payloadcms/next/auth'
+```
+
+Similar to the login function, you now need to pass your Payload config to this function and this cannot be done in a client component. Use a helper server function as shown below.
+
+```ts
+'use server'
+
+import { logout } from '@payloadcms/next/auth'
+import config from '@payload-config'
+
+export async function logoutAction() {
+  try {
+    return await logout({ config })
+  } catch (error) {
+    throw new Error(
+      `Logout failed: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'}`,
+    )
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### Logout from the React Client Component
+
+```tsx
+'use client'
+
+import { logoutAction } from '../logoutAction'
+
+export default function LogoutButton() {
+  return <button onClick={() => logoutFunction()}>Logout</button>
+}
+```
+
+### Refresh
+
+Refreshes the authentication token for the logged-in user.
+
+#### Importing the `refresh` function
+
+```ts
+import { refresh } from '@payloadcms/next/auth'
+```
+
+As with login and logout, you need to pass your Payload config to this function. Create a helper server function like the one below. Passing the config directly to the client is not possible and will throw errors.
+
+```ts
+'use server'
+
+import { refresh } from '@payloadcms/next/auth'
+import config from '@payload-config'
+
+export async function refreshAction() {
+  try {
+    return await refresh({
+      collection: 'users', // pass your collection slug
+      config,
+    })
+  } catch (error) {
+    throw new Error(
+      `Refresh failed: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'}`,
+    )
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### Using Refresh from the React Client Component
+
+```tsx
+'use client'
+
+import { refreshAction } from '../actions/refreshAction'
+
+export default function RefreshTokenButton() {
+  return <button onClick={() => refreshFunction()}>Refresh</button>
+}
+```
+
+## Error Handling in Server Functions
+
+When using server functions, proper error handling is essential to prevent unhandled exceptions and provide meaningful feedback to the frontend.
+
+### Best Practices#error-handling-best-practices
+
+- Wrap Local API calls in **try/catch blocks** to catch potential errors.
+- **Log errors** on the server for debugging purposes.
+- Return structured **error responses** instead of exposing raw errors to the frontend.
+
+Example of good error handling:
+
+```ts
+export async function createPost(data) {
+  try {
+    const payload = await getPayload({ config })
+    return await payload.create({ collection: 'posts', data })
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error creating post:', error)
+    return { error: 'Failed to create post' }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+Using server functions helps prevent direct exposure of Local API operations to the frontend, but additional security best practices should be followed:
+
+### Best Practices#security-best-practices
+
+- **Restrict access**: Ensure that sensitive actions (like user management) are only callable by authorized users.
+- **Avoid passing sensitive data**: Do not return sensitive information such as user data, passwords, etc.
+- **Use authentication & authorization**: Check user roles before performing actions.
+
+Example of restricting access based on user role:
+
+```ts
+export async function deletePost(postId, user) {
+  if (!user || user.role !== 'admin') {
+    throw new Error('Unauthorized')
+  }
+
+  const payload = await getPayload({ config })
+  return await payload.delete({ collection: 'posts', id: postId })
+}
+```

docs/plugins/form-builder.mdx

@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ formBuilderPlugin({
     checkbox: true,
     number: true,
     message: true,
+    date: false,
     payment: false,
   },
 })
@@ -349,6 +350,18 @@ Maps to a `checkbox` input on your front-end. Used to collect a boolean value.
 | `width`        | string   | The width of the field on the front-end.             |
 | `required`     | checkbox | Whether or not the field is required when submitted. |
 
+### Date
+
+Maps to a `date` input on your front-end. Used to collect a date value.
+
+| Property       | Type     | Description                                          |
+| -------------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
+| `name`         | string   | The name of the field.                               |
+| `label`        | string   | The label of the field.                              |
+| `defaultValue` | date     | The default value of the field.                      |
+| `width`        | string   | The width of the field on the front-end.             |
+| `required`     | checkbox | Whether or not the field is required when submitted. |
+
 ### Number
 
 Maps to a `number` input on your front-end. Used to collect a number.
@@ -421,6 +434,42 @@ formBuilderPlugin({
 })
 ```
 
+### Customizing the date field default value
+
+You can custommise the default value of the date field and any other aspects of the date block in this way.
+Note that the end submission source will be responsible for the timezone of the date. Payload only stores the date in UTC format.
+
+```ts
+import { fields as formFields } from '@payloadcms/plugin-form-builder'
+
+// payload.config.ts
+formBuilderPlugin({
+  fields: {
+    // date: true, // just enable it without any customizations
+    date: {
+      ...formFields.date,
+      fields: [
+        ...(formFields.date && 'fields' in formFields.date
+          ? formFields.date.fields.map((field) => {
+              if ('name' in field && field.name === 'defaultValue') {
+                return {
+                  ...field,
+                  timezone: true, // optionally enable timezone
+                  admin: {
+                    ...field.admin,
+                    description: 'This is a date field',
+                  },
+                }
+              }
+              return field
+            })
+          : []),
+      ],
+    },
+  },
+})
+```
+
 ## Email
 
 This plugin relies on the [email configuration](../email/overview) defined in your Payload configuration. It will read from your config and attempt to send your emails using the credentials provided.

docs/plugins/stripe.mdx

@@ -309,7 +309,3 @@ import {
   ...
 } from '@payloadcms/plugin-stripe/types';
 ```
-
-## Examples
-
-The [Templates Directory](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/tree/main/templates) contains an official [E-commerce Template](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/tree/main/templates/ecommerce) which demonstrates exactly how to configure this plugin in Payload and implement it on your front-end. You can also check out [How to Build An E-Commerce Site With Next.js](https://payloadcms.com/blog/how-to-build-an-e-commerce-site-with-nextjs) post for a bit more context around this template.

docs/queries/pagination.mdx

@@ -55,10 +55,11 @@ All collection `find` queries are paginated automatically. Responses are returne
 
 All Payload APIs support the pagination controls below. With them, you can create paginated lists of documents within your application:
 
-| Control | Description                             |
-| ------- | --------------------------------------- |
-| `limit` | Limits the number of documents returned |
-| `page`  | Get a specific page number              |
+| Control      | Default | Description                                                                                                                                                            |
+| ------------ | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `limit`      | `10`    | Limits the number of documents returned per page - set to `0` to show all documents, we automatically disabled pagination for you when `limit` is `0` for optimisation |
+| `pagination` | `true`  | Set to `false` to disable pagination and return all documents                                                                                                          |
+| `page`       | `1`     | Get a specific page number                                                                                                                                             |
 
 ### Disabling pagination within Local API
 

docs/queries/sort.mdx

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ keywords: query, documents, pagination, documentation, Content Management System
 
 Documents in Payload can be easily sorted by a specific [Field](../fields/overview). When querying Documents, you can pass the name of any top-level field, and the response will sort the Documents by that field in _ascending_ order. If prefixed with a minus symbol ("-"), they will be sorted in _descending_ order. In Local API multiple fields can be specified by using an array of strings. In REST API multiple fields can be specified by separating fields with comma. The minus symbol can be in front of individual fields.
 
-Because sorting is handled by the database, the field cannot be a [Virtual Field](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges). It must be stored in the database to be searchable.
+Because sorting is handled by the database, the field cannot be a [Virtual Field](https://payloadcms.com/blog/learn-how-virtual-fields-can-help-solve-common-cms-challenges) unless it's [linked with a relationship field](/docs/fields/relationship#linking-virtual-fields-with-relationships). It must be stored in the database to be searchable.
 
 <Banner type="success">
   **Tip:** For performance reasons, it is recommended to enable `index: true`

docs/query-presets/overview.mdx

@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ Query Presets are subject to the same [Access Control](../access-control/overvie
 
 Access Control for Query Presets can be customized in two ways:
 
-1. [Collection Access Control](#static-access-control): Applies to all presets. These rules are not controllable by the user and are statically defined in the config.
-2. [Document Access Control](#dynamic-access-control): Applies to each individual preset. These rules are controllable by the user and are saved to the document.
+1. [Collection Access Control](#collection-access-control): Applies to all presets. These rules are not controllable by the user and are statically defined in the config.
+2. [Document Access Control](#document-access-control): Applies to each individual preset. These rules are controllable by the user and are saved to the document.
 
 ### Collection Access Control
 
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ Adding custom access control rules requires:
 2. A set of fields to conditionally render when that option is selected
 3. A function that returns the access control rules for that option
 
-To do this, use the `queryPresets.constraints` property in your [Payload Config](../configuration/payload-config).
+To do this, use the `queryPresets.constraints` property in your [Payload Config](../configuration/overview).
 
 ```ts
 import { buildConfig } from 'payload'
@@ -128,26 +128,28 @@ const config = buildConfig({
     // ...
     // highlight-start
     constraints: {
-      read: {
-        label: 'Specific Roles',
-        value: 'specificRoles',
-        fields: [
-          {
-            name: 'roles',
-            type: 'select',
-            hasMany: true,
-            options: [
-              { label: 'Admin', value: 'admin' },
-              { label: 'User', value: 'user' },
-            ],
-          },
-        ],
-        access: ({ req: { user } }) => ({
-          'access.read.roles': {
-            in: [user?.roles],
-          },
-        }),
-      },
+      read: [
+        {
+          label: 'Specific Roles',
+          value: 'specificRoles',
+          fields: [
+            {
+              name: 'roles',
+              type: 'select',
+              hasMany: true,
+              options: [
+                { label: 'Admin', value: 'admin' },
+                { label: 'User', value: 'user' },
+              ],
+            },
+          ],
+          access: ({ req: { user } }) => ({
+            'access.read.roles': {
+              in: [user?.roles],
+            },
+          }),
+        },
+      ],
       // highlight-end
     },
   },

docs/rich-text/converting-html.mdx

@@ -6,14 +6,14 @@ desc: Converting between lexical richtext and HTML
 keywords: lexical, richtext, html
 ---
 
-## Converting Rich Text to HTML
+## Rich Text to HTML
 
 There are two main approaches to convert your Lexical-based rich text to HTML:
 
 1. **Generate HTML on-demand (Recommended)**: Convert JSON to HTML wherever you need it, on-demand.
 2. **Generate HTML within your Collection**: Create a new field that automatically converts your saved JSON content to HTML. This is not recommended because it adds overhead to the Payload API and may not work well with live preview.
 
-### Generating HTML on-demand (Recommended)
+### On-demand
 
 To convert JSON to HTML on-demand, use the `convertLexicalToHTML` function from `@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html`. Here's an example of how to use it in a React component in your frontend:
 
@@ -32,61 +32,81 @@ export const MyComponent = ({ data }: { data: SerializedEditorState }) => {
 }
 ```
 
-### Converting Lexical Blocks
+#### Dynamic Population (Advanced)
 
-If your rich text includes Lexical blocks, you need to provide a way to convert them to HTML. For example:
+By default, `convertLexicalToHTML` expects fully populated data (e.g. uploads, links, etc.). If you need to dynamically fetch and populate those nodes, use the async variant, `convertLexicalToHTMLAsync`, from `@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html-async`. You must provide a `populate` function:
 
 ```tsx
 'use client'
 
-import type { MyInlineBlock, MyTextBlock } from '@/payload-types'
-import type {
-  DefaultNodeTypes,
-  SerializedBlockNode,
-  SerializedInlineBlockNode,
-} from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical'
 import type { SerializedEditorState } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/lexical'
 
-import {
-  convertLexicalToHTML,
-  type HTMLConvertersFunction,
-} from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html'
-import React from 'react'
-
-type NodeTypes =
-  | DefaultNodeTypes
-  | SerializedBlockNode<MyTextBlock>
-  | SerializedInlineBlockNode<MyInlineBlock>
-
-const htmlConverters: HTMLConvertersFunction<NodeTypes> = ({
-  defaultConverters,
-}) => ({
-  ...defaultConverters,
-  blocks: {
-    // Each key should match your block's slug
-    myTextBlock: ({ node, providedCSSString }) =>
-      `<div style="background-color: red;${providedCSSString}">${node.fields.text}</div>`,
-  },
-  inlineBlocks: {
-    // Each key should match your inline block's slug
-    myInlineBlock: ({ node, providedStyleTag }) =>
-      `<span${providedStyleTag}>${node.fields.text}</span$>`,
-  },
-})
+import { getRestPopulateFn } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/client'
+import { convertLexicalToHTMLAsync } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html-async'
+import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react'
 
 export const MyComponent = ({ data }: { data: SerializedEditorState }) => {
-  const html = convertLexicalToHTML({
-    converters: htmlConverters,
-    data,
-  })
+  const [html, setHTML] = useState<null | string>(null)
+  useEffect(() => {
+    async function convert() {
+      const html = await convertLexicalToHTMLAsync({
+        data,
+        populate: getRestPopulateFn({
+          apiURL: `http://localhost:3000/api`,
+        }),
+      })
+      setHTML(html)
+    }
 
-  return <div dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: html }} />
+    void convert()
+  }, [data])
+
+  return html && <div dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: html }} />
 }
 ```
 
-### Outputting HTML from the Collection
+Using the REST populate function will send a separate request for each node. If you need to populate a large number of nodes, this may be slow. For improved performance on the server, you can use the `getPayloadPopulateFn` function:
 
-To automatically generate HTML from the saved richText field in your Collection, use the `lexicalHTMLField()` helper. This approach converts the JSON to HTML using an `afterRead` hook. For instance:
+```tsx
+import type { SerializedEditorState } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/lexical'
+
+import { getPayloadPopulateFn } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical'
+import { convertLexicalToHTMLAsync } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html-async'
+import { getPayload } from 'payload'
+import React from 'react'
+
+import config from '../../config.js'
+
+export const MyRSCComponent = async ({
+  data,
+}: {
+  data: SerializedEditorState
+}) => {
+  const payload = await getPayload({
+    config,
+  })
+
+  const html = await convertLexicalToHTMLAsync({
+    data,
+    populate: await getPayloadPopulateFn({
+      currentDepth: 0,
+      depth: 1,
+      payload,
+    }),
+  })
+
+  return html && <div dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: html }} />
+}
+```
+
+### HTML field
+
+The `lexicalHTMLField()` helper converts JSON to HTML and saves it in a field that is updated every time you read it via an `afterRead` hook. It's generally not recommended for two reasons:
+
+1. It creates a column with duplicate content in another format.
+2. In [client-side live preview](/docs/live-preview/client), it makes it not "live".
+
+Consider using the [on-demand HTML converter above](/docs/rich-text/converting-html#on-demand-recommended) or the [JSX converter](/docs/rich-text/converting-jsx) unless you have a good reason.
 
 ```ts
 import type { HTMLConvertersFunction } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html'
@@ -154,74 +174,59 @@ const Pages: CollectionConfig = {
 }
 ```
 
-### Generating HTML in Your Frontend with Dynamic Population (Advanced)
+## Blocks to HTML
 
-By default, `convertLexicalToHTML` expects fully populated data (e.g. uploads, links, etc.). If you need to dynamically fetch and populate those nodes, use the async variant, `convertLexicalToHTMLAsync`, from `@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html-async`. You must provide a `populate` function:
+If your rich text includes Lexical blocks, you need to provide a way to convert them to HTML. For example:
 
 ```tsx
 'use client'
 
+import type { MyInlineBlock, MyTextBlock } from '@/payload-types'
+import type {
+  DefaultNodeTypes,
+  SerializedBlockNode,
+  SerializedInlineBlockNode,
+} from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical'
 import type { SerializedEditorState } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/lexical'
 
-import { getRestPopulateFn } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/client'
-import { convertLexicalToHTMLAsync } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html-async'
-import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react'
-
-export const MyComponent = ({ data }: { data: SerializedEditorState }) => {
-  const [html, setHTML] = useState<null | string>(null)
-  useEffect(() => {
-    async function convert() {
-      const html = await convertLexicalToHTMLAsync({
-        data,
-        populate: getRestPopulateFn({
-          apiURL: `http://localhost:3000/api`,
-        }),
-      })
-      setHTML(html)
-    }
-
-    void convert()
-  }, [data])
-
-  return html && <div dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: html }} />
-}
-```
-
-Using the REST populate function will send a separate request for each node. If you need to populate a large number of nodes, this may be slow. For improved performance on the server, you can use the `getPayloadPopulateFn` function:
-
-```tsx
-import type { SerializedEditorState } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/lexical'
-
-import { getPayloadPopulateFn } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical'
-import { convertLexicalToHTMLAsync } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html-async'
-import { getPayload } from 'payload'
+import {
+  convertLexicalToHTML,
+  type HTMLConvertersFunction,
+} from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/html'
 import React from 'react'
 
-import config from '../../config.js'
+type NodeTypes =
+  | DefaultNodeTypes
+  | SerializedBlockNode<MyTextBlock>
+  | SerializedInlineBlockNode<MyInlineBlock>
 
-export const MyRSCComponent = async ({
-  data,
-}: {
-  data: SerializedEditorState
-}) => {
-  const payload = await getPayload({
-    config,
-  })
+const htmlConverters: HTMLConvertersFunction<NodeTypes> = ({
+  defaultConverters,
+}) => ({
+  ...defaultConverters,
+  blocks: {
+    // Each key should match your block's slug
+    myTextBlock: ({ node, providedCSSString }) =>
+      `<div style="background-color: red;${providedCSSString}">${node.fields.text}</div>`,
+  },
+  inlineBlocks: {
+    // Each key should match your inline block's slug
+    myInlineBlock: ({ node, providedStyleTag }) =>
+      `<span${providedStyleTag}>${node.fields.text}</span$>`,
+  },
+})
 
-  const html = await convertLexicalToHTMLAsync({
+export const MyComponent = ({ data }: { data: SerializedEditorState }) => {
+  const html = convertLexicalToHTML({
+    converters: htmlConverters,
     data,
-    populate: await getPayloadPopulateFn({
-      currentDepth: 0,
-      depth: 1,
-      payload,
-    }),
   })
 
-  return html && <div dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: html }} />
+  return <div dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: html }} />
 }
 ```
 
-## Converting HTML to Richtext
+## HTML to Richtext
 
 If you need to convert raw HTML into a Lexical editor state, use `convertHTMLToLexical` from `@payloadcms/richtext-lexical`, along with the [editorConfigFactory to retrieve the editor config](/docs/rich-text/converters#retrieving-the-editor-config):
 

docs/rich-text/converting-jsx.mdx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ desc: Converting between lexical richtext and JSX
 keywords: lexical, richtext, jsx
 ---
 
-## Converting Richtext to JSX
+## Richtext to JSX
 
 To convert richtext to JSX, import the `RichText` component from `@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/react` and pass the richtext content to it:
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ The `RichText` component includes built-in converters for common Lexical nodes.
   populated data to work correctly.
 </Banner>
 
-### Converting Internal Links
+### Internal Links
 
 By default, Payload doesn't know how to convert **internal** links to JSX, as it doesn't know what the corresponding URL of the internal link is. You'll notice that you get a "found internal link, but internalDocToHref is not provided" error in the console when you try to render content with internal links.
 
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ export const MyComponent: React.FC<{
 }
 ```
 
-### Converting Lexical Blocks
+### Lexical Blocks
 
 If your rich text includes custom Blocks or Inline Blocks, you must supply custom converters that match each block's slug. This converter is not included by default, as Payload doesn't know how to render your custom blocks.
 
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ export const MyComponent: React.FC<{
 }
 ```
 
-### Overriding Default JSX Converters
+### Overriding Converters
 
 You can override any of the default JSX converters by passing passing your custom converter, keyed to the node type, to the `converters` prop / the converters function.
 

docs/rich-text/converting-markdown.mdx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ desc: Converting between lexical richtext and Markdown / MDX
 keywords: lexical, richtext, markdown, md, mdx
 ---
 
-## Converting Richtext to Markdown
+## Richtext to Markdown
 
 If you have access to the Payload Config and the [lexical editor config](/docs/rich-text/converters#retrieving-the-editor-config), you can convert the lexical editor state to Markdown with the following:
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ const Pages: CollectionConfig = {
 }
 ```
 
-## Converting Markdown to Richtext
+## Markdown to Richtext
 
 If you have access to the Payload Config and the [lexical editor config](/docs/rich-text/converters#retrieving-the-editor-config), you can convert Markdown to the lexical editor state with the following:
 

docs/rich-text/converting-plaintext.mdx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ desc: Converting between lexical richtext and plaintext
 keywords: lexical, richtext, plaintext, text
 ---
 
-## Converting Richtext to Plaintext
+## Richtext to Plaintext
 
 Here's how you can convert richtext data to plaintext using `@payloadcms/richtext-lexical/plaintext`.
 

docs/rich-text/custom-features.mdx

@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ This allows you to add i18n translations scoped to your feature. This specific e
 
 ### Markdown Transformers#server-feature-markdown-transformers
 
-The Server Feature, just like the Client Feature, allows you to add markdown transformers. Markdown transformers on the server are used when [converting the editor from or to markdown](/docs/rich-text/converters#markdown-lexical).
+The Server Feature, just like the Client Feature, allows you to add markdown transformers. Markdown transformers on the server are used when [converting the editor from or to markdown](/docs/rich-text/converting-markdown).
 
 ```ts
 import { createServerFeature } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical'

docs/rich-text/overview.mdx

@@ -142,32 +142,33 @@ import { CallToAction } from '../blocks/CallToAction'
 
 Here's an overview of all the included features:
 
-| Feature Name                    | Included by default | Description                                                                                                                                                                         |
-| ------------------------------- | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **`BoldFeature`**               | Yes                 | Handles the bold text format                                                                                                                                                        |
-| **`ItalicFeature`**             | Yes                 | Handles the italic text format                                                                                                                                                      |
-| **`UnderlineFeature`**          | Yes                 | Handles the underline text format                                                                                                                                                   |
-| **`StrikethroughFeature`**      | Yes                 | Handles the strikethrough text format                                                                                                                                               |
-| **`SubscriptFeature`**          | Yes                 | Handles the subscript text format                                                                                                                                                   |
-| **`SuperscriptFeature`**        | Yes                 | Handles the superscript text format                                                                                                                                                 |
-| **`InlineCodeFeature`**         | Yes                 | Handles the inline-code text format                                                                                                                                                 |
-| **`ParagraphFeature`**          | Yes                 | Handles paragraphs. Since they are already a key feature of lexical itself, this Feature mainly handles the Slash and Add-Block menu entries for paragraphs                         |
-| **`HeadingFeature`**            | Yes                 | Adds Heading Nodes (by default, H1 - H6, but that can be customized)                                                                                                                |
-| **`AlignFeature`**              | Yes                 | Allows you to align text left, centered and right                                                                                                                                   |
-| **`IndentFeature`**             | Yes                 | Allows you to indent text with the tab key                                                                                                                                          |
-| **`UnorderedListFeature`**      | Yes                 | Adds unordered lists (ul)                                                                                                                                                           |
-| **`OrderedListFeature`**        | Yes                 | Adds ordered lists (ol)                                                                                                                                                             |
-| **`ChecklistFeature`**          | Yes                 | Adds checklists                                                                                                                                                                     |
-| **`LinkFeature`**               | Yes                 | Allows you to create internal and external links                                                                                                                                    |
-| **`RelationshipFeature`**       | Yes                 | Allows you to create block-level (not inline) relationships to other documents                                                                                                      |
-| **`BlockquoteFeature`**         | Yes                 | Allows you to create block-level quotes                                                                                                                                             |
-| **`UploadFeature`**             | Yes                 | Allows you to create block-level upload nodes - this supports all kinds of uploads, not just images                                                                                 |
-| **`HorizontalRuleFeature`**     | Yes                 | Horizontal rules / separators. Basically displays an `<hr>` element                                                                                                                 |
-| **`InlineToolbarFeature`**      | Yes                 | The inline toolbar is the floating toolbar which appears when you select text. This toolbar only contains actions relevant for selected text                                        |
-| **`FixedToolbarFeature`**       | No                  | This classic toolbar is pinned to the top and always visible. Both inline and fixed toolbars can be enabled at the same time.                                                       |
-| **`BlocksFeature`**             | No                  | Allows you to use Payload's [Blocks Field](../fields/blocks) directly inside your editor. In the feature props, you can specify the allowed blocks - just like in the Blocks field. |
-| **`TreeViewFeature`**           | No                  | Adds a debug box under the editor, which allows you to see the current editor state live, the dom, as well as time travel. Very useful for debugging                                |
-| **`EXPERIMENTAL_TableFeature`** | No                  | Adds support for tables. This feature may be removed or receive breaking changes in the future - even within a stable lexical release, without needing a major release.             |
+| Feature Name                        | Included by default | Description                                                                                                                                                                         |
+| ----------------------------------- | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **`BoldFeature`**                   | Yes                 | Handles the bold text format                                                                                                                                                        |
+| **`ItalicFeature`**                 | Yes                 | Handles the italic text format                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **`UnderlineFeature`**              | Yes                 | Handles the underline text format                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`StrikethroughFeature`**          | Yes                 | Handles the strikethrough text format                                                                                                                                               |
+| **`SubscriptFeature`**              | Yes                 | Handles the subscript text format                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`SuperscriptFeature`**            | Yes                 | Handles the superscript text format                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`InlineCodeFeature`**             | Yes                 | Handles the inline-code text format                                                                                                                                                 |
+| **`ParagraphFeature`**              | Yes                 | Handles paragraphs. Since they are already a key feature of lexical itself, this Feature mainly handles the Slash and Add-Block menu entries for paragraphs                         |
+| **`HeadingFeature`**                | Yes                 | Adds Heading Nodes (by default, H1 - H6, but that can be customized)                                                                                                                |
+| **`AlignFeature`**                  | Yes                 | Allows you to align text left, centered and right                                                                                                                                   |
+| **`IndentFeature`**                 | Yes                 | Allows you to indent text with the tab key                                                                                                                                          |
+| **`UnorderedListFeature`**          | Yes                 | Adds unordered lists (ul)                                                                                                                                                           |
+| **`OrderedListFeature`**            | Yes                 | Adds ordered lists (ol)                                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`ChecklistFeature`**              | Yes                 | Adds checklists                                                                                                                                                                     |
+| **`LinkFeature`**                   | Yes                 | Allows you to create internal and external links                                                                                                                                    |
+| **`RelationshipFeature`**           | Yes                 | Allows you to create block-level (not inline) relationships to other documents                                                                                                      |
+| **`BlockquoteFeature`**             | Yes                 | Allows you to create block-level quotes                                                                                                                                             |
+| **`UploadFeature`**                 | Yes                 | Allows you to create block-level upload nodes - this supports all kinds of uploads, not just images                                                                                 |
+| **`HorizontalRuleFeature`**         | Yes                 | Horizontal rules / separators. Basically displays an `<hr>` element                                                                                                                 |
+| **`InlineToolbarFeature`**          | Yes                 | The inline toolbar is the floating toolbar which appears when you select text. This toolbar only contains actions relevant for selected text                                        |
+| **`FixedToolbarFeature`**           | No                  | This classic toolbar is pinned to the top and always visible. Both inline and fixed toolbars can be enabled at the same time.                                                       |
+| **`BlocksFeature`**                 | No                  | Allows you to use Payload's [Blocks Field](../fields/blocks) directly inside your editor. In the feature props, you can specify the allowed blocks - just like in the Blocks field. |
+| **`TreeViewFeature`**               | No                  | Adds a debug box under the editor, which allows you to see the current editor state live, the dom, as well as time travel. Very useful for debugging                                |
+| **`EXPERIMENTAL_TableFeature`**     | No                  | Adds support for tables. This feature may be removed or receive breaking changes in the future - even within a stable lexical release, without needing a major release.             |
+| **`EXPERIMENTAL_TextStateFeature`** | No                  | Allows you to store key-value attributes within TextNodes and assign them inline styles.                                                                                            |
 
 Notice how even the toolbars are features? That's how extensible our lexical editor is - you could theoretically create your own toolbar if you wanted to!
 

docs/upload/overview.mdx

@@ -334,12 +334,28 @@ To upload a file, use your collection's [`create`](/docs/rest-api/overview#colle
 
 Send your request as a `multipart/form-data` request, using [`FormData`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/FormData) if possible.
 
+<Banner type="info">
+  **Note:** To include any additional fields (like `title`, `alt`, etc.), append
+  a `_payload` field containing a JSON-stringified object of the required
+  values. These values must match the schema of your upload-enabled collection.
+</Banner>
+
 ```ts
 const fileInput = document.querySelector('#your-file-input')
 const formData = new FormData()
 
 formData.append('file', fileInput.files[0])
 
+// Replace with the fields defined in your upload-enabled collection.
+// The example below includes an optional field like 'title'.
+formData.append(
+  '_payload',
+  JSON.stringify({
+    title: 'Example Title',
+    description: 'An optional description for the file',
+  }),
+)
+
 fetch('api/:upload-slug', {
   method: 'POST',
   body: formData,

docs/upload/storage-adapters.mdx

@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ pnpm add @payloadcms/storage-s3
 - The `config` object can be any [`S3ClientConfig`](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSJavaScriptSDK/v3/latest/client/s3) object (from [`@aws-sdk/client-s3`](https://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-js-v3)). _This is highly dependent on your AWS setup_. Check the AWS documentation for more information.
 - When enabled, this package will automatically set `disableLocalStorage` to `true` for each collection.
 - When deploying to Vercel, server uploads are limited with 4.5MB. Set `clientUploads` to `true` to do uploads directly on the client. You must allow CORS PUT method for the bucket to your website.
+- Configure `signedDownloads` (either globally of per-collection in `collections`) to use [presigned URLs](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/using-presigned-url.html) for files downloading. This can improve performance for large files (like videos) while still respecting your access control.
 
 ```ts
 import { s3Storage } from '@payloadcms/storage-s3'

docs/versions/autosave.mdx

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Collections and Globals both support the same options for configuring autosave.
 | Drafts Autosave Options | Description                                                                                                                                                           |
 | ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | `interval`              | Define an `interval` in milliseconds to automatically save progress while documents are edited. Document updates are "debounced" at this interval. Defaults to `800`. |
+| `showSaveDraftButton`   | Set this to `true` to show the "Save as draft" button even while autosave is enabled. Defaults to `false`.                                                            |
 
 **Example config with versions, drafts, and autosave enabled:**
 
@@ -50,9 +51,13 @@ export const Pages: CollectionConfig = {
     drafts: {
       autosave: true,
 
-      // Alternatively, you can specify an `interval`:
+      // Alternatively, you can specify an object to customize autosave:
       // autosave: {
+      // Define how often the document should be autosaved (in milliseconds)
       //   interval: 1500,
+      //
+      // Show the "Save as draft" button even while autosave is enabled
+      //   showSaveDraftButton: true,
       // },
     },
   },

eslint.config.js

@@ -74,21 +74,13 @@ export const rootEslintConfig = [
       'no-console': 'off',
       'perfectionist/sort-object-types': 'off',
       'perfectionist/sort-objects': 'off',
+      'payload/no-relative-monorepo-imports': 'off',
     },
   },
 ]
 
 export default [
   ...rootEslintConfig,
-  {
-    languageOptions: {
-      parserOptions: {
-        ...rootParserOptions,
-        projectService: true,
-        tsconfigRootDir: import.meta.dirname,
-      },
-    },
-  },
   {
     files: ['packages/eslint-config/**/*.ts'],
     rules: {

examples/auth/src/collections/Users.ts

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import type { CollectionConfig } from 'payload/types'
 
 import { admins } from './access/admins'
-import adminsAndUser from './access/adminsAndUser'
+import { adminsAndUser } from './access/adminsAndUser'
 import { anyone } from './access/anyone'
 import { checkRole } from './access/checkRole'
 import { loginAfterCreate } from './hooks/loginAfterCreate'
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ export const Users: CollectionConfig = {
     create: anyone,
     update: adminsAndUser,
     delete: admins,
+    unlock: admins,
     admin: ({ req: { user } }) => checkRole(['admin'], user),
   },
   hooks: {

examples/auth/src/collections/access/admins.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import type { Access } from 'payload/config'
+import type { Access } from 'payload'
 
 import { checkRole } from './checkRole'
 

examples/auth/src/collections/access/adminsAndUser.ts

@@ -1,19 +1,17 @@
-import type { Access } from 'payload/config'
+import type { Access } from 'payload'
 
 import { checkRole } from './checkRole'
 
-const adminsAndUser: Access = ({ req: { user } }) => {
+export const adminsAndUser: Access = ({ req: { user } }) => {
   if (user) {
     if (checkRole(['admin'], user)) {
       return true
     }
 
     return {
-      id: user.id,
+      id: { equals: user.id },
     }
   }
 
   return false
 }
-
-export default adminsAndUser

examples/auth/src/collections/access/anyone.ts

@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-import type { Access } from 'payload/config'
+import type { Access } from 'payload'
 
 export const anyone: Access = () => true

examples/auth/src/collections/access/checkRole.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import type { User } from '../../payload-types'
 
-export const checkRole = (allRoles: User['roles'] = [], user: User = undefined): boolean => {
+export const checkRole = (allRoles: User['roles'] = [], user: User | null = null): boolean => {
   if (user) {
     if (
       allRoles.some((role) => {
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@ export const checkRole = (allRoles: User['roles'] = [], user: User = undefined):
           return individualRole === role
         })
       })
-    )
-      {return true}
+    ) {
+      return true
+    }
   }
 
   return false

examples/auth/src/collections/hooks/protectRoles.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import type { FieldHook } from 'payload/types'
+import type { FieldHook } from 'payload'
 
 import type { User } from '../../payload-types'
 

examples/custom-server/src/payload.config.ts

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 import { mongooseAdapter } from '@payloadcms/db-mongodb'
 import { lexicalEditor } from '@payloadcms/richtext-lexical'
 import path from 'path'
-import express from 'express'
 import { buildConfig } from 'payload'
 import { fileURLToPath } from 'url'
 

examples/custom-server/src/server.ts

@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 import express from 'express'
-import type { Request, Response } from 'express'
 import { parse } from 'url'
 import next from 'next'
 

examples/live-preview/README.md

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ See the [Collections](https://payloadcms.com/docs/configuration/collections) doc
   }
   ```
 
-  For more details on how to extend this functionality, see the [Live Preview](https://payloadcms.com/docs/live-preview) docs.
+  For more details on how to extend this functionality, see the [Live Preview](https://payloadcms.com/docs/live-preview/overview) docs.
 
 ## Front-end
 

examples/live-preview/src/migrations/seed.ts

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ export const home: Partial<Page> = {
           type: 'link',
           children: [{ text: 'Live Preview' }],
           newTab: true,
-          url: 'https://payloadcms.com/docs/live-preview',
+          url: 'https://payloadcms.com/docs/live-preview/overview',
         },
         {
           text: ' you can edit this page in the admin panel and see the changes reflected here in real time.',

examples/localization/src/search/beforeSync.ts

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 import { BeforeSync, DocToSync } from '@payloadcms/plugin-search/types'
 
-export const beforeSyncWithSearch: BeforeSync = async ({ originalDoc, searchDoc, payload }) => {
+export const beforeSyncWithSearch: BeforeSync = async ({ req, originalDoc, searchDoc }) => {
   const {
     doc: { relationTo: collection },
   } = searchDoc
 
-  const { slug, id, categories, title, meta, excerpt } = originalDoc
+  const { slug, id, categories, title, meta } = originalDoc
 
   const modifiedDoc: DocToSync = {
     ...searchDoc,
@@ -20,24 +20,40 @@ export const beforeSyncWithSearch: BeforeSync = async ({ originalDoc, searchDoc,
   }
 
   if (categories && Array.isArray(categories) && categories.length > 0) {
-    // get full categories and keep a flattened copy of their most important properties
-    try {
-      const mappedCategories = categories.map((category) => {
-        const { id, title } = category
+    const populatedCategories: { id: string | number; title: string }[] = []
+    for (const category of categories) {
+      if (!category) {
+        continue
+      }
 
-        return {
-          relationTo: 'categories',
-          id,
-          title,
-        }
+      if (typeof category === 'object') {
+        populatedCategories.push(category)
+        continue
+      }
+
+      const doc = await req.payload.findByID({
+        collection: 'categories',
+        id: category,
+        disableErrors: true,
+        depth: 0,
+        select: { title: true },
+        req,
       })
 
-      modifiedDoc.categories = mappedCategories
-    } catch (err) {
-      console.error(
-        `Failed. Category not found when syncing collection '${collection}' with id: '${id}' to search.`,
-      )
+      if (doc !== null) {
+        populatedCategories.push(doc)
+      } else {
+        console.error(
+          `Failed. Category not found when syncing collection '${collection}' with id: '${id}' to search.`,
+        )
+      }
     }
+
+    modifiedDoc.categories = populatedCategories.map((each) => ({
+      relationTo: 'categories',
+      categoryID: String(each.id),
+      title: each.title,
+    }))
   }
 
   return modifiedDoc

examples/localization/src/search/fieldOverrides.ts

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ export const searchFields: Field[] = [
         type: 'text',
       },
       {
-        name: 'id',
+        name: 'categoryID',
         type: 'text',
       },
       {

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "payload-monorepo",
-  "version": "3.32.0",
+  "version": "3.39.1",
   "private": true,
   "type": "module",
   "scripts": {
@@ -74,9 +74,9 @@
     "docker:start": "docker compose -f test/docker-compose.yml up -d",
     "docker:stop": "docker compose -f test/docker-compose.yml down",
     "force:build": "pnpm run build:core:force",
-    "lint": "turbo run lint --concurrency 1 --continue",
+    "lint": "turbo run lint --log-order=grouped --continue",
     "lint-staged": "lint-staged",
-    "lint:fix": "turbo run lint:fix --concurrency 1 --continue",
+    "lint:fix": "turbo run lint:fix --log-order=grouped --continue",
     "obliterate-playwright-cache-macos": "rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/ms-playwright && find /System/Volumes/Data/private/var/folders -type d -name 'playwright*' -exec rm -rf {} +",
     "prepare": "husky",
     "prepare-run-test-against-prod": "pnpm bf && rm -rf test/packed && rm -rf test/node_modules && rm -rf app && rm -f test/pnpm-lock.yaml && pnpm run script:pack --all --no-build --dest test/packed && pnpm runts test/setupProd.ts && cd test && pnpm i --ignore-workspace && cd ..",
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
   "devDependencies": {
     "@jest/globals": "29.7.0",
     "@libsql/client": "0.14.0",
-    "@next/bundle-analyzer": "15.2.3",
+    "@next/bundle-analyzer": "15.3.0",
     "@payloadcms/db-postgres": "workspace:*",
     "@payloadcms/eslint-config": "workspace:*",
     "@payloadcms/eslint-plugin": "workspace:*",
@@ -135,8 +135,8 @@
     "@types/jest": "29.5.12",
     "@types/minimist": "1.2.5",
     "@types/node": "22.5.4",
-    "@types/react": "19.0.12",
-    "@types/react-dom": "19.0.4",
+    "@types/react": "19.1.0",
+    "@types/react-dom": "19.1.2",
     "@types/shelljs": "0.8.15",
     "chalk": "^4.1.2",
     "comment-json": "^4.2.3",
@@ -156,14 +156,14 @@
     "lint-staged": "15.2.7",
     "minimist": "1.2.8",
     "mongodb-memory-server": "^10",
-    "next": "15.2.3",
+    "next": "15.3.0",
     "open": "^10.1.0",
     "p-limit": "^5.0.0",
     "playwright": "1.50.0",
     "playwright-core": "1.50.0",
     "prettier": "3.5.3",
-    "react": "19.0.0",
-    "react-dom": "19.0.0",
+    "react": "19.1.0",
+    "react-dom": "19.1.0",
     "rimraf": "6.0.1",
     "sharp": "0.32.6",
     "shelljs": "0.8.5",

packages/admin-bar/eslint.config.js

@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-import { rootEslintConfig, rootParserOptions } from '../../eslint.config.js'
-
-/** @typedef {import('eslint').Linter.Config} Config */
-
-/** @type {Config[]} */
-export const index = [
-  ...rootEslintConfig,
-  {
-    languageOptions: {
-      parserOptions: {
-        ...rootParserOptions,
-        tsconfigRootDir: import.meta.dirname,
-      },
-    },
-  },
-]
-
-export default index

packages/admin-bar/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@payloadcms/admin-bar",
-  "version": "3.32.0",
+  "version": "3.39.1",
   "description": "An admin bar for React apps using Payload",
   "homepage": "https://payloadcms.com",
   "repository": {
@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@payloadcms/eslint-config": "workspace:*",
-    "@types/react": "19.0.12",
-    "@types/react-dom": "19.0.4",
+    "@types/react": "19.1.0",
+    "@types/react-dom": "19.1.2",
     "payload": "workspace:*"
   },
   "peerDependencies": {

packages/create-payload-app/eslint.config.js

@@ -1,19 +0,0 @@
-import { rootEslintConfig, rootParserOptions } from '../../eslint.config.js'
-
-/** @typedef {import('eslint').Linter.Config} Config */
-
-/** @type {Config[]} */
-export const index = [
-  ...rootEslintConfig,
-  {
-    ignores: ['bin/cli.js'],
-    languageOptions: {
-      parserOptions: {
-        ...rootParserOptions,
-        tsconfigRootDir: import.meta.dirname,
-      },
-    },
-  },
-]
-
-export default index

packages/create-payload-app/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "create-payload-app",
-  "version": "3.32.0",
+  "version": "3.39.1",
   "homepage": "https://payloadcms.com",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",

packages/create-payload-app/src/lib/constants.ts

@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-import { readFileSync } from 'fs'
-import { fileURLToPath } from 'node:url'
-import path from 'path'
-const filename = fileURLToPath(import.meta.url)
-const dirname = path.dirname(filename)
-
-const packageJson = JSON.parse(readFileSync(path.resolve(dirname, '../../package.json'), 'utf-8'))
-export const PACKAGE_VERSION = packageJson.version

packages/create-payload-app/src/lib/create-project.spec.ts

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ import type { CliArgs, DbType, ProjectExample, ProjectTemplate } from '../types.
 import { createProject } from './create-project.js'
 import { dbReplacements } from './replacements.js'
 import { getValidTemplates } from './templates.js'
+import { manageEnvFiles } from './manage-env-files.js'
 
 describe('createProject', () => {
   let projectDir: string
@@ -154,5 +155,75 @@ describe('createProject', () => {
         expect(content).toContain(dbReplacement.configReplacement().join('\n'))
       })
     })
+    describe('managing env files', () => {
+      it('updates .env files without overwriting existing data', async () => {
+        const envFilePath = path.join(projectDir, '.env')
+        const envExampleFilePath = path.join(projectDir, '.env.example')
+
+        fse.ensureDirSync(projectDir)
+        fse.ensureFileSync(envFilePath)
+        fse.ensureFileSync(envExampleFilePath)
+
+        const initialEnvContent = `CUSTOM_VAR=custom-value\nDATABASE_URI=old-connection\n`
+        const initialEnvExampleContent = `CUSTOM_VAR=custom-value\nDATABASE_URI=old-connection\nPAYLOAD_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET_HERE\n`
+
+        fse.writeFileSync(envFilePath, initialEnvContent)
+        fse.writeFileSync(envExampleFilePath, initialEnvExampleContent)
+
+        await manageEnvFiles({
+          cliArgs: {
+            '--debug': true,
+          } as CliArgs,
+          databaseType: 'mongodb',
+          databaseUri: 'mongodb://localhost:27017/test',
+          payloadSecret: 'test-secret',
+          projectDir,
+          template: undefined,
+        })
+
+        const updatedEnvContent = fse.readFileSync(envFilePath, 'utf-8')
+
+        expect(updatedEnvContent).toContain('CUSTOM_VAR=custom-value')
+        expect(updatedEnvContent).toContain('DATABASE_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/test')
+        expect(updatedEnvContent).toContain('PAYLOAD_SECRET=test-secret')
+
+        const updatedEnvExampleContent = fse.readFileSync(envExampleFilePath, 'utf-8')
+
+        expect(updatedEnvExampleContent).toContain('CUSTOM_VAR=custom-value')
+        expect(updatedEnvContent).toContain('DATABASE_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/test')
+        expect(updatedEnvContent).toContain('PAYLOAD_SECRET=test-secret')
+      })
+
+      it('creates .env and .env.example if they do not exist', async () => {
+        const envFilePath = path.join(projectDir, '.env')
+        const envExampleFilePath = path.join(projectDir, '.env.example')
+
+        fse.ensureDirSync(projectDir)
+
+        if (fse.existsSync(envFilePath)) fse.removeSync(envFilePath)
+        if (fse.existsSync(envExampleFilePath)) fse.removeSync(envExampleFilePath)
+
+        await manageEnvFiles({
+          cliArgs: {
+            '--debug': true,
+          } as CliArgs,
+          databaseUri: '',
+          payloadSecret: '',
+          projectDir,
+          template: undefined,
+        })
+
+        expect(fse.existsSync(envFilePath)).toBe(true)
+        expect(fse.existsSync(envExampleFilePath)).toBe(true)
+
+        const updatedEnvContent = fse.readFileSync(envFilePath, 'utf-8')
+        expect(updatedEnvContent).toContain('DATABASE_URI=your-connection-string-here')
+        expect(updatedEnvContent).toContain('PAYLOAD_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET_HERE')
+
+        const updatedEnvExampleContent = fse.readFileSync(envExampleFilePath, 'utf-8')
+        expect(updatedEnvExampleContent).toContain('DATABASE_URI=your-connection-string-here')
+        expect(updatedEnvExampleContent).toContain('PAYLOAD_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET_HERE')
+      })
+    })
   })
 })

packages/create-payload-app/src/lib/manage-env-files.ts

@@ -6,66 +6,57 @@ import type { CliArgs, DbType, ProjectTemplate } from '../types.js'
 import { debug, error } from '../utils/log.js'
 import { dbChoiceRecord } from './select-db.js'
 
-const updateEnvExampleVariables = (contents: string, databaseType: DbType | undefined): string => {
-  return contents
+const updateEnvExampleVariables = (
+  contents: string,
+  databaseType: DbType | undefined,
+  payloadSecret?: string,
+  databaseUri?: string,
+): string => {
+  const seenKeys = new Set<string>()
+  const updatedEnv = contents
     .split('\n')
     .map((line) => {
       if (line.startsWith('#') || !line.includes('=')) {
-        return line // Preserve comments and unrelated lines
+        return line
       }
 
       const [key] = line.split('=')
 
+      if (!key) {
+        return
+      }
+
       if (key === 'DATABASE_URI' || key === 'POSTGRES_URL' || key === 'MONGODB_URI') {
         const dbChoice = databaseType ? dbChoiceRecord[databaseType] : null
-
         if (dbChoice) {
-          const placeholderUri = `${dbChoice.dbConnectionPrefix}your-database-name${
-            dbChoice.dbConnectionSuffix || ''
-          }`
-          return databaseType === 'vercel-postgres'
-            ? `POSTGRES_URL=${placeholderUri}`
-            : `DATABASE_URI=${placeholderUri}`
+          const placeholderUri = databaseUri
+            ? databaseUri
+            : `${dbChoice.dbConnectionPrefix}your-database-name${dbChoice.dbConnectionSuffix || ''}`
+          line =
+            databaseType === 'vercel-postgres'
+              ? `POSTGRES_URL=${placeholderUri}`
+              : `DATABASE_URI=${placeholderUri}`
         }
-
-        return `DATABASE_URI=your-database-connection-here` // Fallback
       }
 
       if (key === 'PAYLOAD_SECRET' || key === 'PAYLOAD_SECRET_KEY') {
-        return `PAYLOAD_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET_HERE`
+        line = `PAYLOAD_SECRET=${payloadSecret || 'YOUR_SECRET_HERE'}`
       }
 
+      // handles dupes
+      if (seenKeys.has(key)) {
+        return null
+      }
+
+      seenKeys.add(key)
+
       return line
     })
+    .filter(Boolean)
+    .reverse()
     .join('\n')
-}
 
-const generateEnvContent = (
-  existingEnv: string,
-  databaseType: DbType | undefined,
-  databaseUri: string,
-  payloadSecret: string,
-): string => {
-  const dbKey = databaseType === 'vercel-postgres' ? 'POSTGRES_URL' : 'DATABASE_URI'
-
-  const envVars: Record<string, string> = {}
-  existingEnv
-    .split('\n')
-    .filter((line) => line.includes('=') && !line.startsWith('#'))
-    .forEach((line) => {
-      const [key, value] = line.split('=')
-      // @ts-expect-error - vestiges of when tsconfig was not strict. Feel free to improve
-      envVars[key] = value
-    })
-
-  // Override specific keys
-  envVars[dbKey] = databaseUri
-  envVars['PAYLOAD_SECRET'] = payloadSecret
-
-  // Rebuild content
-  return Object.entries(envVars)
-    .map(([key, value]) => `${key}=${value}`)
-    .join('\n')
+  return updatedEnv
 }
 
 /** Parse and swap .env.example values and write .env */
@@ -88,42 +79,71 @@ export async function manageEnvFiles(args: {
 
   const envExamplePath = path.join(projectDir, '.env.example')
   const envPath = path.join(projectDir, '.env')
-
+  const emptyEnvContent = `# Added by Payload\nDATABASE_URI=your-connection-string-here\nPAYLOAD_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET_HERE\n`
   try {
     let updatedExampleContents: string
 
-    // Update .env.example
-    if (template?.type === 'starter') {
-      if (!fs.existsSync(envExamplePath)) {
-        error(`.env.example file not found at ${envExamplePath}`)
-        process.exit(1)
+    if (template?.type === 'plugin') {
+      if (debugFlag) {
+        debug(`plugin template detected - no .env added .env.example added`)
       }
+      return
+    }
 
+    if (!fs.existsSync(envExamplePath)) {
+      updatedExampleContents = updateEnvExampleVariables(
+        emptyEnvContent,
+        databaseType,
+        payloadSecret,
+        databaseUri,
+      )
+
+      await fs.writeFile(envExamplePath, updatedExampleContents)
+      if (debugFlag) {
+        debug(`.env.example file successfully created`)
+      }
+    } else {
       const envExampleContents = await fs.readFile(envExamplePath, 'utf8')
-      updatedExampleContents = updateEnvExampleVariables(envExampleContents, databaseType)
-
-      await fs.writeFile(envExamplePath, updatedExampleContents.trimEnd() + '\n')
+      const mergedEnvs = envExampleContents + '\n' + emptyEnvContent
+      updatedExampleContents = updateEnvExampleVariables(
+        mergedEnvs,
+        databaseType,
+        payloadSecret,
+        databaseUri,
+      )
 
+      await fs.writeFile(envExamplePath, updatedExampleContents)
       if (debugFlag) {
         debug(`.env.example file successfully updated`)
       }
-    } else {
-      updatedExampleContents = `# Added by Payload\nDATABASE_URI=your-connection-string-here\nPAYLOAD_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET_HERE\n`
-      await fs.writeFile(envExamplePath, updatedExampleContents.trimEnd() + '\n')
     }
 
-    // Merge existing variables and create or update .env
-    const envExampleContents = await fs.readFile(envExamplePath, 'utf8')
-    const envContent = generateEnvContent(
-      envExampleContents,
-      databaseType,
-      databaseUri,
-      payloadSecret,
-    )
-    await fs.writeFile(envPath, `# Added by Payload\n${envContent.trimEnd()}\n`)
+    if (!fs.existsSync(envPath)) {
+      const envContent = updateEnvExampleVariables(
+        emptyEnvContent,
+        databaseType,
+        payloadSecret,
+        databaseUri,
+      )
+      await fs.writeFile(envPath, envContent)
 
-    if (debugFlag) {
-      debug(`.env file successfully created or updated`)
+      if (debugFlag) {
+        debug(`.env file successfully created`)
+      }
+    } else {
+      const envContents = await fs.readFile(envPath, 'utf8')
+      const mergedEnvs = envContents + '\n' + emptyEnvContent
+      const updatedEnvContents = updateEnvExampleVariables(
+        mergedEnvs,
+        databaseType,
+        payloadSecret,
+        databaseUri,
+      )
+
+      await fs.writeFile(envPath, updatedEnvContents)
+      if (debugFlag) {
+        debug(`.env file successfully updated`)
+      }
     }
   } catch (err: unknown) {
     error('Unable to manage environment files')

packages/create-payload-app/src/lib/templates.ts

@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
 import type { ProjectTemplate } from '../types.js'
 
 import { error, info } from '../utils/log.js'
-import { PACKAGE_VERSION } from './constants.js'
 
-export function validateTemplate(templateName: string): boolean {
+export function validateTemplate({ templateName }: { templateName: string }): boolean {
   const validTemplates = getValidTemplates()
   if (!validTemplates.map((t) => t.name).includes(templateName)) {
     error(`'${templateName}' is not a valid template.`)
@@ -20,13 +19,13 @@ export function getValidTemplates(): ProjectTemplate[] {
       name: 'blank',
       type: 'starter',
       description: 'Blank 3.0 Template',
-      url: `https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/templates/blank#v${PACKAGE_VERSION}`,
+      url: `https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/templates/blank#main`,
     },
     {
       name: 'website',
       type: 'starter',
       description: 'Website Template',
-      url: `https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/templates/website#v${PACKAGE_VERSION}`,
+      url: `https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/templates/website#main`,
     },
     {
       name: 'plugin',

packages/create-payload-app/src/lib/update-payload-in-project.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import execa from 'execa'
 import fse from 'fs-extra'
 import { fileURLToPath } from 'node:url'
 import path from 'path'
@@ -9,6 +8,7 @@ const dirname = path.dirname(filename)
 import type { NextAppDetails } from '../types.js'
 
 import { copyRecursiveSync } from '../utils/copy-recursive-sync.js'
+import { getLatestPackageVersion } from '../utils/getLatestPackageVersion.js'
 import { info } from '../utils/log.js'
 import { getPackageManager } from './get-package-manager.js'
 import { installPackages } from './install-packages.js'
@@ -36,15 +36,8 @@ export async function updatePayloadInProject(
 
   const packageManager = await getPackageManager({ projectDir })
 
-  // Fetch latest Payload version from npm
-  const { exitCode: getLatestVersionExitCode, stdout: latestPayloadVersion } = await execa('npm', [
-    'show',
-    'payload',
-    'version',
-  ])
-  if (getLatestVersionExitCode !== 0) {
-    throw new Error('Failed to fetch latest Payload version')
-  }
+  // Fetch latest Payload version
+  const latestPayloadVersion = await getLatestPackageVersion({ packageName: 'payload' })
 
   if (payloadVersion === latestPayloadVersion) {
     return { message: `Payload v${payloadVersion} is already up to date.`, success: true }

packages/create-payload-app/src/main.ts

@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ import path from 'path'
 import type { CliArgs } from './types.js'
 
 import { configurePayloadConfig } from './lib/configure-payload-config.js'
-import { PACKAGE_VERSION } from './lib/constants.js'
 import { createProject } from './lib/create-project.js'
 import { parseExample } from './lib/examples.js'
 import { generateSecret } from './lib/generate-secret.js'
@@ -20,6 +19,7 @@ import { parseTemplate } from './lib/parse-template.js'
 import { selectDb } from './lib/select-db.js'
 import { getValidTemplates, validateTemplate } from './lib/templates.js'
 import { updatePayloadInProject } from './lib/update-payload-in-project.js'
+import { getLatestPackageVersion } from './utils/getLatestPackageVersion.js'
 import { debug, error, info } from './utils/log.js'
 import {
   feedbackOutro,
@@ -78,13 +78,18 @@ export class Main {
 
   async init(): Promise<void> {
     try {
+      const debugFlag = this.args['--debug']
+
+      const LATEST_VERSION = await getLatestPackageVersion({
+        debug: debugFlag,
+        packageName: 'payload',
+      })
+
       if (this.args['--help']) {
         helpMessage()
         process.exit(0)
       }
 
-      const debugFlag = this.args['--debug']
-
       // eslint-disable-next-line no-console
       console.log('\n')
       p.intro(chalk.bgCyan(chalk.black(' create-payload-app ')))
@@ -200,7 +205,7 @@ export class Main {
 
       const templateArg = this.args['--template']
       if (templateArg) {
-        const valid = validateTemplate(templateArg)
+        const valid = validateTemplate({ templateName: templateArg })
         if (!valid) {
           helpMessage()
           process.exit(1)
@@ -230,7 +235,7 @@ export class Main {
       }
 
       if (debugFlag) {
-        debug(`Using ${exampleArg ? 'examples' : 'templates'} from git tag: v${PACKAGE_VERSION}`)
+        debug(`Using ${exampleArg ? 'examples' : 'templates'} from git tag: v${LATEST_VERSION}`)
       }
 
       if (!exampleArg) {

packages/create-payload-app/src/utils/getLatestPackageVersion.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+/**
+ * Fetches the latest version of a package from the NPM registry.
+ *
+ * Used in determining the latest version of Payload to use in the generated templates.
+ */
+export async function getLatestPackageVersion({
+  debug = false,
+  packageName = 'payload',
+}: {
+  debug?: boolean
+  /**
+   * Package name to fetch the latest version for based on the NPM registry URL
+   *
+   * Eg. for `'payload'`, it will fetch the version from `https://registry.npmjs.org/payload`
+   *
+   * @default 'payload'
+   */
+  packageName?: string
+}) {
+  try {
+    const response = await fetch(`https://registry.npmjs.org/${packageName}`)
+    const data = await response.json()
+    const latestVersion = data['dist-tags'].latest
+
+    if (debug) {
+      console.log(`Found latest version of ${packageName}: ${latestVersion}`)
+    }
+
+    return latestVersion
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error fetching Payload version:', error)
+    throw error
+  }
+}

packages/db-mongodb/eslint.config.js

@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-import { rootEslintConfig, rootParserOptions } from '../../eslint.config.js'
-
-/** @typedef {import('eslint').Linter.Config} Config */
-
-/** @type {Config[]} */
-export const index = [
-  ...rootEslintConfig,
-  {
-    languageOptions: {
-      parserOptions: {
-        ...rootParserOptions,
-        tsconfigRootDir: import.meta.dirname,
-      },
-    },
-  },
-]
-
-export default index

packages/db-mongodb/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@payloadcms/db-mongodb",
-  "version": "3.32.0",
+  "version": "3.39.1",
   "description": "The officially supported MongoDB database adapter for Payload",
   "homepage": "https://payloadcms.com",
   "repository": {

packages/db-mongodb/src/models/buildSchema.ts

@@ -372,36 +372,61 @@ const group: FieldSchemaGenerator<GroupField> = (
   buildSchemaOptions,
   parentIsLocalized,
 ): void => {
-  const formattedBaseSchema = formatBaseSchema({ buildSchemaOptions, field, parentIsLocalized })
+  if (fieldAffectsData(field)) {
+    const formattedBaseSchema = formatBaseSchema({ buildSchemaOptions, field, parentIsLocalized })
 
-  // carry indexSortableFields through to versions if drafts enabled
-  const indexSortableFields =
-    buildSchemaOptions.indexSortableFields &&
-    field.name === 'version' &&
-    buildSchemaOptions.draftsEnabled
+    // carry indexSortableFields through to versions if drafts enabled
+    const indexSortableFields =
+      buildSchemaOptions.indexSortableFields &&
+      field.name === 'version' &&
+      buildSchemaOptions.draftsEnabled
 
-  const baseSchema: SchemaTypeOptions<any> = {
-    ...formattedBaseSchema,
-    type: buildSchema({
-      buildSchemaOptions: {
-        disableUnique: buildSchemaOptions.disableUnique,
-        draftsEnabled: buildSchemaOptions.draftsEnabled,
-        indexSortableFields,
-        options: {
-          _id: false,
-          id: false,
-          minimize: false,
+    const baseSchema: SchemaTypeOptions<any> = {
+      ...formattedBaseSchema,
+      type: buildSchema({
+        buildSchemaOptions: {
+          disableUnique: buildSchemaOptions.disableUnique,
+          draftsEnabled: buildSchemaOptions.draftsEnabled,
+          indexSortableFields,
+          options: {
+            _id: false,
+            id: false,
+            minimize: false,
+          },
         },
-      },
-      configFields: field.fields,
-      parentIsLocalized: parentIsLocalized || field.localized,
-      payload,
-    }),
-  }
+        configFields: field.fields,
+        parentIsLocalized: parentIsLocalized || field.localized,
+        payload,
+      }),
+    }
 
-  schema.add({
-    [field.name]: localizeSchema(field, baseSchema, payload.config.localization, parentIsLocalized),
-  })
+    schema.add({
+      [field.name]: localizeSchema(
+        field,
+        baseSchema,
+        payload.config.localization,
+        parentIsLocalized,
+      ),
+    })
+  } else {
+    field.fields.forEach((subField) => {
+      if (fieldIsVirtual(subField)) {
+        return
+      }
+
+      const addFieldSchema = getSchemaGenerator(subField.type)
+
+      if (addFieldSchema) {
+        addFieldSchema(
+          subField,
+          schema,
+          payload,
+          buildSchemaOptions,
+          (parentIsLocalized || field.localized) ?? false,
+        )
+      }
+    })
+  }
 }
 
 const json: FieldSchemaGenerator<JSONField> = (

packages/db-mongodb/src/queries/buildSearchParams.ts

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import type { FilterQuery } from 'mongoose'
 import type { FlattenedField, Operator, PathToQuery, Payload } from 'payload'
 
 import { Types } from 'mongoose'
-import { APIError, getLocalizedPaths } from 'payload'
+import { APIError, getFieldByPath, getLocalizedPaths } from 'payload'
 import { validOperatorSet } from 'payload/shared'
 
 import type { MongooseAdapter } from '../index.js'
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@ type SearchParam = {
 
 const subQueryOptions = {
   lean: true,
-  limit: 50,
 }
 
 /**
@@ -138,7 +137,7 @@ export async function buildSearchParam({
           throw new APIError(`Collection with the slug ${collectionSlug} was not found.`)
         }
 
-        const { Model: SubModel } = getCollection({
+        const { collectionConfig, Model: SubModel } = getCollection({
           adapter: payload.db as MongooseAdapter,
           collectionSlug,
         })
@@ -154,22 +153,72 @@ export async function buildSearchParam({
             },
           })
 
-          const result = await SubModel.find(subQuery, subQueryOptions)
+          const field = paths[0].field
+
+          const select: Record<string, boolean> = {
+            _id: true,
+          }
+
+          let joinPath: null | string = null
+
+          if (field.type === 'join') {
+            const relationshipField = getFieldByPath({
+              fields: collectionConfig.flattenedFields,
+              path: field.on,
+            })
+            if (!relationshipField) {
+              throw new APIError('Relationship field was not found')
+            }
+
+            let path = relationshipField.localizedPath
+            if (relationshipField.pathHasLocalized && payload.config.localization) {
+              path = path.replace('<locale>', locale || payload.config.localization.defaultLocale)
+            }
+            select[path] = true
+
+            joinPath = path
+          }
+
+          if (joinPath) {
+            select[joinPath] = true
+          }
+
+          const result = await SubModel.find(subQuery).lean().select(select)
 
           const $in: unknown[] = []
 
-          result.forEach((doc) => {
-            const stringID = doc._id.toString()
-            $in.push(stringID)
+          result.forEach((doc: any) => {
+            if (joinPath) {
+              let ref = doc
 
-            if (Types.ObjectId.isValid(stringID)) {
-              $in.push(doc._id)
+              for (const segment of joinPath.split('.')) {
+                if (typeof ref === 'object' && ref) {
+                  ref = ref[segment]
+                }
+              }
+
+              if (Array.isArray(ref)) {
+                for (const item of ref) {
+                  if (item instanceof Types.ObjectId) {
+                    $in.push(item)
+                  }
+                }
+              } else if (ref instanceof Types.ObjectId) {
+                $in.push(ref)
+              }
+            } else {
+              const stringID = doc._id.toString()
+              $in.push(stringID)
+
+              if (Types.ObjectId.isValid(stringID)) {
+                $in.push(doc._id)
+              }
             }
           })
 
           if (pathsToQuery.length === 1) {
             return {
-              path,
+              path: joinPath ? '_id' : path,
               value: { $in },
             }
           }

packages/db-mongodb/src/queries/buildSortParam.ts

@@ -57,12 +57,8 @@ const relationshipSort = ({
     return false
   }
 
-  for (const [i, segment] of segments.entries()) {
-    if (versions && i === 0 && segment === 'version') {
-      segments.shift()
-      continue
-    }
-
+  for (let i = 0; i < segments.length; i++) {
+    const segment = segments[i]
     const field = currentFields.find((each) => each.name === segment)
 
     if (!field) {
@@ -71,6 +67,10 @@ const relationshipSort = ({
 
     if ('fields' in field) {
       currentFields = field.flattenedFields
+      if (field.name === 'version' && versions && i === 0) {
+        segments.shift()
+        i--
+      }
     } else if (
       (field.type === 'relationship' || field.type === 'upload') &&
       i !== segments.length - 1
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ const relationshipSort = ({
             as: `__${path}`,
             foreignField: '_id',
             from: foreignCollection.Model.collection.name,
-            localField: relationshipPath,
+            localField: versions ? `version.${relationshipPath}` : relationshipPath,
             pipeline: [
               {
                 $project: {
@@ -150,6 +150,18 @@ export const buildSortParam = ({
     sort = [sort]
   }
 
+  // In the case of Mongo, when sorting by a field that is not unique, the results are not guaranteed to be in the same order each time.
+  // So we add a fallback sort to ensure that the results are always in the same order.
+  let fallbackSort = '-id'
+
+  if (timestamps) {
+    fallbackSort = '-createdAt'
+  }
+
+  if (!(sort.includes(fallbackSort) || sort.includes(fallbackSort.replace('-', '')))) {
+    sort.push(fallbackSort)
+  }
+
   const sorting = sort.reduce<Record<string, string>>((acc, item) => {
     let sortProperty: string
     let sortDirection: SortDirection

packages/db-mongodb/src/queries/sanitizeQueryValue.ts

@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@ export const sanitizeQueryValue = ({
   | undefined => {
   let formattedValue = val
   let formattedOperator = operator
+
   if (['array', 'blocks', 'group', 'tab'].includes(field.type) && path.includes('.')) {
     const segments = path.split('.')
     segments.shift()

packages/db-mongodb/src/queryDrafts.ts

@@ -151,6 +151,7 @@ export const queryDrafts: QueryDrafts = async function queryDrafts(
       query: versionQuery,
       session: paginationOptions.options?.session ?? undefined,
       sort: paginationOptions.sort as object,
+      sortAggregation,
       useEstimatedCount: paginationOptions.useEstimatedCount,
     })
   } else {
@@ -166,7 +167,7 @@ export const queryDrafts: QueryDrafts = async function queryDrafts(
 
   for (let i = 0; i < result.docs.length; i++) {
     const id = result.docs[i].parent
-    result.docs[i] = result.docs[i].version
+    result.docs[i] = result.docs[i].version ?? {}
     result.docs[i].id = id
   }
 

packages/db-mongodb/src/utilities/buildProjectionFromSelect.ts

@@ -128,7 +128,6 @@ const traverseFields = ({
 
         break
       }
-
       case 'blocks': {
         const blocksSelect = select[field.name] as SelectType
 

packages/db-mongodb/src/utilities/transform.ts

@@ -425,6 +425,7 @@ export const transform = ({
         for (const locale of config.localization.localeCodes) {
           sanitizeDate({
             field,
+            locale,
             ref: fieldRef,
             value: fieldRef[locale],
           })

packages/db-postgres/eslint.config.js

@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-import { rootEslintConfig, rootParserOptions } from '../../eslint.config.js'
-
-/** @typedef {import('eslint').Linter.Config} Config */
-
-/** @type {Config[]} */
-export const index = [
-  ...rootEslintConfig,
-  {
-    languageOptions: {
-      parserOptions: {
-        ...rootParserOptions,
-        tsconfigRootDir: import.meta.dirname,
-      },
-    },
-  },
-]
-
-export default index

packages/db-postgres/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@payloadcms/db-postgres",
-  "version": "3.32.0",
+  "version": "3.39.1",
   "description": "The officially supported Postgres database adapter for Payload",
   "homepage": "https://payloadcms.com",
   "repository": {

packages/db-postgres/src/connect.ts

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ import type { Connect, Migration, Payload } from 'payload'
 
 import { pushDevSchema } from '@payloadcms/drizzle'
 import { drizzle } from 'drizzle-orm/node-postgres'
-import pg from 'pg'
 
 import type { PostgresAdapter } from './types.js'
 
@@ -61,7 +60,7 @@ export const connect: Connect = async function connect(
 
   try {
     if (!this.pool) {
-      this.pool = new pg.Pool(this.poolOptions)
+      this.pool = new this.pg.Pool(this.poolOptions)
       await connectWithReconnect({ adapter: this, payload: this.payload })
     }
 

packages/db-postgres/src/index.ts

@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ import {
 } from '@payloadcms/drizzle/postgres'
 import { pgEnum, pgSchema, pgTable } from 'drizzle-orm/pg-core'
 import { createDatabaseAdapter, defaultBeginTransaction } from 'payload'
+import pgDependency from 'pg'
 import { fileURLToPath } from 'url'
 
 import type { Args, PostgresAdapter } from './types.js'
@@ -130,6 +131,7 @@ export function postgresAdapter(args: Args): DatabaseAdapterObj<PostgresAdapter>
       localesSuffix: args.localesSuffix || '_locales',
       logger: args.logger,
       operators: operatorMap,
+      pg: args.pg || pgDependency,
       pgSchema: adapterSchema,
       // @ts-expect-error - vestiges of when tsconfig was not strict. Feel free to improve
       pool: undefined,

packages/db-postgres/src/types.ts

@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ import type { NodePgDatabase } from 'drizzle-orm/node-postgres'
 import type { PgSchema, PgTableFn, PgTransactionConfig } from 'drizzle-orm/pg-core'
 import type { Pool, PoolConfig } from 'pg'
 
+type PgDependency = typeof import('pg')
+
 export type Args = {
   /**
    * Transform the schema after it's built.
@@ -45,6 +47,7 @@ export type Args = {
   localesSuffix?: string
   logger?: DrizzleConfig['logger']
   migrationDir?: string
+  pg?: PgDependency
   pool: PoolConfig
   prodMigrations?: {
     down: (args: MigrateDownArgs) => Promise<void>
@@ -74,6 +77,7 @@ type ResolveSchemaType<T> = 'schema' extends keyof T
 type Drizzle = NodePgDatabase<ResolveSchemaType<GeneratedDatabaseSchema>>
 export type PostgresAdapter = {
   drizzle: Drizzle
+  pg: PgDependency
   pool: Pool
   poolOptions: PoolConfig
 } & BasePostgresAdapter
@@ -98,6 +102,8 @@ declare module 'payload' {
     initializing: Promise<void>
     localesSuffix?: string
     logger: DrizzleConfig['logger']
+    /** Optionally inject your own node-postgres. This is required if you wish to instrument the driver with @payloadcms/plugin-sentry. */
+    pg?: PgDependency
     pgSchema?: { table: PgTableFn } | PgSchema
     pool: Pool
     poolOptions: Args['pool']

packages/db-sqlite/eslint.config.js

@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-import { rootEslintConfig, rootParserOptions } from '../../eslint.config.js'
-
-/** @typedef {import('eslint').Linter.Config} Config */
-
-/** @type {Config[]} */
-export const index = [
-  ...rootEslintConfig,
-  {
-    languageOptions: {
-      parserOptions: {
-        ...rootParserOptions,
-        tsconfigRootDir: import.meta.dirname,
-      },
-    },
-  },
-]
-
-export default index