Capability

Development and Tooling

Liferay offers a comprehensive toolkit to extend or customize your digital experience. Build applications quickly with low-code/no-code features like Objects, or leverage developer tools like Liferay Workspace and Blade CLI for further customizations.

For users on PaaS or running Self-Hosted, Liferay also offers tools deploying customizations.

Feature
Deployment Approach
Capability
Localization
Official Documentation
Localization To access the Localization settings, Open the Control Panel and navigate to Configuration → Instance Settings, and select the Localization category under the PLATFORM section. Here,...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Redirect URLs
Official Documentation
Redirect URLs Available 7.4+ Your Liferay Instance can be configured to allow redirects to certain URLs or IP addresses. To configure, navigate to Control Panel → Instance Settings → Content and...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Third Party
Official Documentation
Third Party The Third Party category specifies the maps API provider for geolocalized assets. Choose OpenStreetMap or Google Maps as the maps API provider. Configure API provider for mapping...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
User Authentication
Official Documentation
User Authentication The User Authentication settings define how Users can authenticate, the various authentication methods that are required for them, and the screen names and email addresses that...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Installing Liferay Talend Components
Official Documentation
Installing Liferay Talend Components Unsupported Liferay Talend Connector is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 2024.Q4/Portal GA129 and is scheduled for removal in a future release. Liferay's...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Users
Official Documentation
Users You can define the look and feel of the personal menu, the default user associations, and the fields that appear when a new user creates an account. To access user settings, open the Global...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Data Integration
Official Documentation
Data Integration
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Liferay Talend Components Overview
Official Documentation
Liferay Talend Components Overview Unsupported Liferay Talend Connector is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 2024.Q4/Portal GA129 and is scheduled for removal in a future release. If you use Talend...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Enabling Antivirus Scanning for Uploaded Files
Official Documentation
Enabling Antivirus Scanning for Uploaded Files DXP 7.3 SP 1+, Portal 7.3 GA7+, and DXP 7.2 FP 9+ This feature is not currently available on Portal 7.2 and earlier versions. You can...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Other File Store Types
Official Documentation
Other File Store Types Simple Fie System Store Amazon S3 Store DBStore IBM Cloud Object Storage Google Cloud Storage Microsoft Azure Blob Storage Service
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
File Storage
Official Documentation
File Storage All files uploaded to Liferay DXP are stored in the instance's designated file store. This includes files uploaded using Documents and Media, as well as those uploaded using...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
File Store Migration
Official Documentation
File Store Migration Files can be migrated from one file store type to another. Here are some migration scenarios: Migrating from Simple File System Store to Advanced File System Store for...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Amazon Simple Storage Service
Official Documentation
Amazon Simple Storage Service Self-Hosted Only Amazon's simple storage service (S3) is a cloud-based storage solution that DXP's S3 Store uses to store files seamlessly to the cloud. Once you have...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
DBStore
Official Documentation
DBStore DBStore stores files to the DXP database as blobs. DBStore doesn't have the transaction rollback vulnerabilities that the file-based store types (Simple, Advanced, S3) have. DBStore's file...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Simple File System Store
Official Documentation
Simple File System Store Simple File System Store is the default file store type. It uses a file system (local or a mounted share) to store files. If Simple File System Store is used in a clustered...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Google Cloud Storage
Official Documentation
Google Cloud Storage Self-Hosted Only Liferay DXP 7.3 SP3+ and 7.4+ Liferay DXP provides integration with Google's Cloud Storage (GCS) service. With GCS integration, you can seamlessly store and...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Microsoft Azure Blob Storage Service
Official Documentation
Microsoft Azure Blob Storage Service Self-Hosted Only 7.4+ and 7.3 FP2+ Microsoft Azure Blob Storage is a cloud-based storage solution that DXP’s Azure Blob Storage Store uses to seamlessly store...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
IBM Cloud Object Storage
Official Documentation
IBM Cloud Object Storage Self-Hosted Only Liferay DXP implements IBM’s Cloud Object Storage store with the S3 compatibility layer so that it uses the same configuration as the AWS S3 store. Once...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Installing and Managing Apps
Official Documentation
Installing and Managing Apps You can add all kinds of functionality to your DXP installation by purchasing and installing apps. Apps are available in the Liferay Marketplace, and tools such as the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Installing Apps
Official Documentation
Installing Apps After downloading an app as an LPKG file from the Marketplace website, the next step is to install it to a local DXP instance. You can use either of the following methods to...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Downloading Apps
Official Documentation
Downloading Apps When you purchase an app via the Liferay Marketplace website, you can download the app via its receipt or your Liferay.com account. Each Marketplace app is distributed as an LPKG...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Accessing EE Plugins During a Trial Period
Official Documentation
Accessing EE Plugins During a Trial Period If you are evaluating DXP during a trial period, you can access certain EE plugins. Here are the steps: In the Control Panel, navigate to Apps →...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Blacklisting Apps
Official Documentation
Blacklisting Apps The bundle blacklist is a convenient way to uninstall or reinstall multiple apps, OSGi bundles (modules), and WAR plugins at once. It saves you the trouble of managing app,...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Blacklisting OSGi Components
Official Documentation
Blacklisting OSGi Components The Component Blacklist is a convenient way to manage multiple OSGi Declarative Service Components (components). The list is an OSGi configuration that DXP uses to...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Renewing Apps
Official Documentation
Renewing Apps To continue using a purchased app whose license has expired, you must renew your app subscription. Here are the steps: Go to https://web.liferay.com/marketplace. Click your...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Managing Apps
Official Documentation
Managing Apps
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Configuring Portlets, Themes, and Layout Templates
Official Documentation
Configuring Portlets, Themes, and Layout Templates The Components listing is the easiest way to configure portlets, themes, and layout templates. In the Components UI, you can enable/disable them...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Using Marketplace
Official Documentation
Using Marketplace Liferay Marketplace is a hub for sharing, browsing, and downloading apps. Marketplace leverages the entire Liferay ecosystem to release and share apps in a user-friendly, one-stop...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Using the App Manager
Official Documentation
Using the App Manager The App Manager is a Control Panel screen where you can install, uninstall, activate, and deactivate apps in your DXP installation. You can also use it to inspect details for...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Liferay Performance Use Cases with Glowroot
Official Documentation
Liferay Performance Use Cases with Glowroot Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA100+ Use Glowroot to diagnose and inform you on making performance improvements to your Liferay installation. Here are a...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Using Glowroot with Liferay
Official Documentation
Using Glowroot with Liferay Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA100+ Liferay bundles Glowroot, the open source Java application monitoring tool. The tool displays helpful statistics about your system...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Developing Glowroot Plugins
Official Documentation
Developing Glowroot Plugins Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA100+ Glowroot provides various out-of-the-box plugins. You can also build your own with the use of their plugin API. Here are some tips...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Troubleshooting JVM Issues with Glowroot
Official Documentation
Troubleshooting JVM Issues with Glowroot Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA100+ Glowroot displays a dashboard for identifying system issues quickly. Click the Errors tab to see a list of tracked...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Troubleshooting Liferay Performance Issues with Glowroot
Official Documentation
Troubleshooting Liferay Performance Issues with Glowroot Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA100+ Use Glowroot to identify and diagnose performance issues in your Liferay installation. The following...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:59 PM
Creating a Master Page Template
Official Documentation
Creating a Master Page Template Available: Liferay DXP/Portal 7.3+ Although there are default master page templates you can use to define the look and feel of the headers and footers for your...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Adding Marketplace Fragments to Pages
Official Documentation
Adding Marketplace Fragments to Pages Liferay DXP 2025.Q3+/Portal GA146+ Liferay Marketplace offers a range of apps and fragments that integrate seamlessly into the Page Editor. Access, configure,...
Published Date: Apr 15, 2025 5:12 PM
Master Page Templates
Official Documentation
Master Page Templates Available: Liferay DXP/Portal 7.3+ Master page templates define common elements (e.g., headers and footers) for pages using fragments, allowing easier management without...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Configuring Fragment Visibility
Official Documentation
Configuring Fragment Visibility Liferay DXP/Portal 7.4+ Fragments can be used to assemble content pages with a variety of layouts and information. Starting with Liferay DXP 7.4, you can configure...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Default Fragments Reference
Official Documentation
Default Fragments Reference Liferay provides many out-of-the-box fragments, so you can start building your solution immediately. To view available fragments, begin editing a content page or page...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
General Settings Reference
Official Documentation
General Settings Reference All fragments have general settings. Some options are standard (e.g., visibility and frame), while others are unique to each fragment. Follow these steps to access a...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Localizing Fragment Configuration Fields
Official Documentation
Localizing Fragment Configuration Fields Liferay DXP/Portal 7.4+ When using Liferay Fragments, you can localize the following Fragment configuration fields to match your target audience's...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Advanced Settings Reference
Official Documentation
Advanced Settings Reference Available 7.4 U37+/GA37+ All Liferay's default fragments include advanced settings except for the Collection Display fragment. Advanced settings can add custom CSS to a...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Configuring Fragments
Official Documentation
Configuring Fragments You can configure fragments and their sub-elements. Available options can vary, though some are common to all. To view available configuration options, begin editing a page or...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Dropdown Menus with Fragments
Official Documentation
Creating Dropdown Menus with Fragments Liferay DXP/Portal 7.4+ Liferay provides the Dropdown fragment to create advanced drop-down menus (A). With it, you can define drop zones for additional page...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Managing Master Page Templates
Official Documentation
Managing Master Page Templates Available: Liferay DXP/Portal 7.3+ Master Page Templates control the design of content pages, enabling consistent styling and layouts across your site. You can...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Defining Headers and Footers
Official Documentation
Defining Headers and Footers Headers and footers define the structure and appearance of your site. Use master page templates to apply these elements consistently across pages while maintaining...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Fragments
Official Documentation
Using Fragments Page fragments are extensible and reusable drag-and-drop elements for building content pages and templates (i.e., masters, pages, and display pages). Built with HTML, CSS, and...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Page Fragments and Widgets
Official Documentation
Page Fragments and Widgets Liferay provides page fragments and widgets for building site pages and page templates. Fragments cannot be used in widget pages. They are only available in content...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Fragment Sub-Elements Reference
Official Documentation
Fragment Sub-Elements Reference In addition to General and Style settings, many fragments include sub-elements with their own configuration options. To access these options, begin editing a page or...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Styles Reference
Official Documentation
Styles Reference All fragments have a Styles settings section except for the Collection Display fragment. Use the style settings to configure your fragments' look and feel. Many of these options...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Duplicating Fragments
Official Documentation
Duplicating Fragments When building a page or template with fragments, you can duplicate configured fragments to save time. A duplicated fragment includes the original fragment's settings,...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Managing Fragments
Official Documentation
Managing Fragments Liferay DXP provides tools for managing fragments in the Liferay UI. With out-of-the-box tools, you can edit fragment code, export/import fragment sets between sites, and more. ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Forms Using Form Fragments
Official Documentation
Creating Forms Using Form Fragments Use form fragments to create and manage forms on content pages or page templates. With form fragments, you can map fields to objects, organize layouts, and...
Published Date: Jan 24, 2025 12:27 PM
Exporting and Importing Fragments
Official Documentation
Exporting and Importing Fragments Export fragments from one environment and import them into another to move content, replicate setups, share fragment collections, or back up custom work. ...
Published Date: Jun 2, 2025 6:31 PM
Using Form Fragments
Official Documentation
Using Form Fragments Liferay DXP 2023.Q3+/Portal GA92+ Liferay includes form fragments for building forms in content pages. To build a form, add a form container to a content page or page template...
Published Date: Jan 24, 2025 12:27 PM
Propagating Fragment Changes
Official Documentation
Propagating Fragment Changes By default, changes made to a custom fragment's code are not propagated to deployed instances of the fragment. Using fragment propagation, you can propagate changes to...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Form Fragments
Official Documentation
Creating Form Fragments Liferay 7.4 U45+/GA45+ The form components fragments are for building your object's forms in a content page. If Liferay's form fragments don't satisfy your use case, create...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:57 PM
Personalizing Forms Using Form Fragments
Official Documentation
Personalizing Forms Using Form Fragments Form fragments auto-generate forms based on custom objects. If Liferay's out-of-the-box form fragments don't satisfy your use case, you can create form...
Published Date: Jul 29, 2025 4:15 PM
Mapping and Linking Fragment Elements
Official Documentation
Mapping and Linking Fragment Elements You can map and link fragments together as reusable components for your digital experiences (e.g., form submissions and navigation actions). Not all...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Saving Fragment Compositions
Official Documentation
Saving Fragment Compositions Layout and composition are the foundation of your page design. They make pages easier to read and navigate, resulting in a richer and more consistent user experience....
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM