Understand the difference between the Frontend and the Backend

TYPO3 and similar systems refer to "Frontend" and "Backend" pages or just "the Frontend" and "the Backend."

Frontend

  • The Frontend refers to the pages in your website that the general public sees. When people view your website, they are viewing the Frontend.

Backend

  • The Backend is a special set of web pages used to configure and create your website.
  • The web address of the Backend pages is usually your main website address with "/typo3" added to the end. (http://www.YourWebsiteDomain.com/typo3).
  • For security, using the Backend requires a Backend username and password.
  • The Backend settings are used to generate the Frontend pages.

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