
Self-Hosting Directus: A Complete Guide to Running an Open-Source Headless CMS
Directus is an open-source headless CMS and data platform that turns SQL databases into APIs, dashboards, and editorial workflows. This guide walks through self-hosting Directus on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Redis, Nginx, HTTPS, backups, and day-two operational checks.
Jul 22, 2026 · 5 min read