Payload CMS
Payload CMS provides headless content management and an application framework for developers building software. It is for people who want a CMS to sit within a larger app, not those who only want a finished website. In a headless model, the CMS handles the content. A separate app controls how users see it. The framework role puts Payload CMS within the software that a developer builds. Its two roles bring content work and app development into the same system. The main limit is its focus on developers. People who want a no-code, ready-made site builder may find it a poor fit. Using an application framework calls for software development work. Payload CMS suits users who plan to treat content management as one part of an app, rather than users who want to avoid building an app.
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What's new in v3.93.0
## [v3.93.0](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/compare/v3.92.1...v3.93.0) (2026-11-04) ⚠️ Contains vital security updates. We encourage updating as soon as possible. ### 🚀 Features * add auth.passwordHashIterations for environments that limit PBKDF2 (3.x) ([#19074](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/issues/19074)) ([488f183](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/commit/488f183)) ### 🐛 Bug Fixes * enforce block…