# Publish

Automatically publish all pages and files in a designated folder. 

!!!danger Warning:
Publishing will apply to all pages and files within a selected folder. Make sure you are aware of the folder's contents — including any files that you wish to remain in draft or stage — before you click **Publish**.
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**Step 1:** From the left tree, select the folder you wish to publish the contents of. 

**Step 2:** Click the **...** menu next to **+ Add**, then click **Publish**. There's no confirmation form to fill out — this applies immediately.

<p><img src="../../../images/folders/publish-dashboard.png" alt="Folder actions menu with Publish"></p>

!!!Note:
On a large folder, publishing can take a few moments to finish. Avoid navigating away until it completes.
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