Taxonomy Foundations
Add Taxonomy to a Content Type
Here's a step-by-step guide for adding a taxonomy to a content type in your Contentstack account:
1. Log in to Your Contentstack Account:
Open your web browser and navigate to the Contentstack login page. Enter your credentials to log in to your account.
2. Access Content Models:
Once logged in, you'll be directed to your dashboard. On the left navigation panel, click the "Content Models" icon. Then, either create a new content type or select an existing one where you want to add the taxonomy.
3. Open Content Type Builder:
On the "Content Type Builder" page, you'll see the fields of your selected content type. To add a new field, click the "Insert a field" (+ icon) that appears when you hover the cursor.
4. Select Taxonomy Field:
From the list of available fields, choose "Taxonomy."

5. Configure Taxonomy Field Properties:
Click on the properties (cog icon) to configure the properties of the taxonomy field.
Note: that the default UID for the taxonomy field is set to "taxonomies" and cannot be updated.

Click the "+ Add Taxonomy" button. A dropdown menu will appear with available taxonomies within the stack. Select the taxonomy you want to add.
Note: You can include multiple taxonomies within a single taxonomy field in a content type.

7. Set Maximum Number of Terms:
You can limit the maximum number of terms for the taxonomy field by entering a number in the "Maximum Number of Terms" field.
Note that the maximum number of terms allowed per entry is 25.
8. Make Field Mandatory (Optional):
If you want to make this taxonomy field mandatory, disable the "Optional Field" toggle.
9. Apply Changes:
Once you've configured the taxonomy field according to your requirements, click "Apply" to add the taxonomy to the content type.
11. Start Categorizing Entries:
With the taxonomy field added to your content type, you can begin adding entries and categorizing them using your selected taxonomy.
10. Confirmation:
Upon successful addition, you'll receive a confirmation message. You can now see the taxonomy field included in your content type.
