---
title: "[Second level navigation] - Overview"
description: "Introduction to Contentstack - a Headless CMS. Learn more about what a headless CMS is and how it works."
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/overview
product: Contentstack
doc_type: overview
audience:
  - developers
  - content-authors
  - administrators
version: current
last_updated: 2025-03-04
---

# [Second level navigation] - Overview

This page provides an overview entry point for Contentstack documentation, including introductory concepts and key links for learning how Contentstack works. It is intended for anyone getting started with Contentstack or looking for foundational references and navigation to related topics.

## Item 1

### Listing page

#### Heading

Overview

#### Introduction

Introduction to Contentstack - a Headless CMS. Learn more about what a headless CMS is and how it works.

#### Links section

##### Work with Contentstack

##### Heading

Work with Contentstack

##### Links

- What Is Headless CMS?
  - Title: What Is Headless CMS?
  - Url: /overview/what-is-headless-cms/
- Why Should You Choose Contentstack?
  - Title: Why Should You Choose Contentstack?
  - Url: /overview/why-should-you-choose-contentstack/
- Contentstack Accessibility Statement
  - Title: Contentstack Accessibility Statement
  - Url: /docs/contentstack-accessibility-statement
  - Select flag: NEW
  - Date field for flag: 2025-03-04
- How Contentstack Works?
  - Title: How Contentstack Works?
  - Url: /overview/how-contentstack-works/
- Glossary
  - Title: Glossary
  - Url: /overview/glossary/
- Key Concepts and Hierarchy of Contentstack Elements
  - Title: Key Concepts and Hierarchy of Contentstack Elements
  - Url: /overview/key-concepts-and-hierarchy-of-contentstack-elements/
- Navigating Contentstack
  - Title: Navigating Contentstack
  - Url: /navigating-contentstack
- Manage Notifications
  - Title: Manage Notifications
  - Url: /manage-notifications
- Contentstack FAQs
  - Title: Contentstack FAQs
  - Url: /faqs/#contentstack-faqs
- Miscellaneous FAQs
  - Title: Miscellaneous FAQs
  - Url: /faqs/#miscellaneous-faqs
- Support FAQs
  - Title: Support FAQs
  - Url: /faqs/#support-faqs

## Common questions

**What is this page used for?**  
It serves as an overview and navigation hub to foundational Contentstack topics and FAQs.

**Where do I start if I’m new to Contentstack?**  
Use the links under “Work with Contentstack,” starting with “What Is Headless CMS?” and “How Contentstack Works?”

**What does the “NEW” flag indicate?**  
It marks content that is newly added or highlighted, such as the “Contentstack Accessibility Statement” with the date field for flag: 2025-03-04.

**Where can I find FAQs and support information?**  
Use the “Contentstack FAQs,” “Miscellaneous FAQs,” and “Support FAQs” links in the list.