Seamless Deployment — Enhancing TYPO3 Documentation for a Smooth Transition From Local to Live

Project Goal

The deployment process in TYPO3 projects can vary greatly depending on the setup. Composer-based installations, CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment using tools like Deployer or rsync all play a role. For those new to TYPO3 or deploying a project for the first time, this can raise a lot of questions. The Seamless Deployment project aims to provide clarity — offering clear explanations, structured workflows, and best practices directly within the official documentation.

Current Progress

Over the past few weeks, Lina has revised, restructured, and expanded a wide range of documentation content. The goal is to make the deployment section in the TYPO3 documentation more consistent, accessible, and easier to understand.

Here are some key updates:

• A new central landing page for all deployment-related topics
• Guides for popular tools like Deployer and rsync
• Installing TYPO3 on a server
• Configuring environments
• Installing TYPO3 with Composer
• Version control of TYPO3 projects using Git
• Creating a TYPO3 project from the official GitLab template
• CI/CD: Automatic deployment for TYPO3 projects
• Classic mode installation

Additionally, improvements have been made to get.typo3.org, the central starting point for TYPO3 installation and downloads:

• The official GitLab template is now referenced and linked
• A link to demo.typo3.org has been added in the Try it Out Online section
• Permalinks for each installation type have been added to simplify sharing and referencing
• Instructions for installing a Site package have been updated and clarified

The project is still ongoing. Additional content will be added and the structure will continue to improve in the coming weeks. Feedback from the community is highly encouraged and appreciated.

Test Week in June — Help Wanted!

A test week is planned for 9–15 June 2025, during which the revised documentation pages will be tested and evaluated. We’re looking for TYPO3 users — regardless of experience — who are interested in reviewing the content and providing feedback.

If you’d like to participate, please register your interest now:

Register to Test TYPO3 Deployment Methods  — Help Improve the Docs!

Alternatively, you can reach out to Lina Wolf or Sven Finner via TYPO3 Slack, join the conversation in the #typo3-documentation channel, or send an email to t3-doc(at)haake.digital.

Every bit of feedback helps us improve the documentation further.

Get Involved

The Documentation Team is always looking for more support, especially for future projects. With the help of the community, the team provides high-quality, comprehensive documentation for TYPO3. We warmly invite you to get involved! Reach out to the Documentation Team or join the discussion in the #typo3-documentation Slack channel.