# Collections

## **Collections**

To create a collection, simply click the New Collection button. The system will instantly create the collection without asking for any additional information. Once created, you can enter the collection and you’ll see the option to edit and define fields such as name, description, and cover images. These will be used not only in Canvas, but—most importantly—in **Showcase**.

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### **Status & Publishing**

A very important detail about collections is their status. Each collection can be in one of three states: Draft, Ready, or Published.

* **Draft:** These are collections you are currently working on and are not yet ready to be displayed.
* **Ready:** This status means the collection is prepared and ready to be published, but it is not yet visible in **Showcase**.
* **Published:** These are the collections that have been published and are now available in **Showcase**.

Only collections with *Published* status are added to **Showcase**. This is very useful because it allows you to work on your collections and publish them only when they are truly ready, or whenever you decide. You can also change the status of a collection from *Published* back to *Ready* at any time, which will remove it from **Showcase**. This feature is perfect for managing temporary promotions or special launches.