How can I add sections to my custom page template?

Topic summary

Custom-coded page template cannot add sections in the editor; only the main page content is visible. A screenshot shows the page lacks options to insert or manage sections.

The author suspects the page name may need to be linked in the sections’ schema configuration but hasn’t been able to proceed.

A reply asks whether the template explicitly renders the required sections, implying that without adding section render calls/placeholders in the template code, the editor won’t expose section options.

Key terms:

  • Sections: modular content blocks managed via the editor.
  • Schema: configuration that defines section settings and availability to templates.
  • Template: the custom page file where sections must be included/rendered.

Recent update: The only guidance so far is to check that the template renders the needed sections; no code or steps provided yet.

Outcome/next steps:

  • Verify the template includes render/inclusion statements for sections.
  • If applicable, ensure the schema links the section to the template/page type.

Status: Unresolved; awaiting confirmation and further implementation details from the author.

Summarized with AI on February 9. AI used: gpt-5.

Hey all,

I’ve got a custom coded page. The issue is now I’m unable to add any sections to the page in the editor. Please see the image below. It has the page content but no other options. I understand I may have to add the page name to the schema info on the sections page but I can’t even get that far.

Many thanks,
Mitch

Hi @NeonDaddy

Have you render the sections you need in this template?