# Test

Source: https://decapcms.org/docs/test-backend/ (updated 2023-09-12)


You can use the `test-repo` backend to try out Decap CMS without connecting to a Git repo. With this backend, you can write and publish content normally, but any changes will disappear when you reload the page. This backend powers the Decap CMS [demo site](https://demo.decapcms.org/).

**Note:** The `test-repo` backend can't access your local file system, nor does it connect to a Git repo, thus you won't see any existing files while using it.

To enable this backend, add the following lines to your Decap CMS `config.yml` file:

```yaml
backend:
  name: test-repo
```