Deploy Directus on Your VPS
Deploy Directus on your VPS in one click. An instant headless CMS and REST/GraphQL API on top of PostgreSQL — a polished data studio with roles, files, and automations.
Directus wraps any SQL database in an instant REST and GraphQL API plus a polished no-code data studio. Model your content, set granular role-based permissions, manage files, and build automations — then consume it all from any frontend framework. It's the open-source headless CMS teams reach for when they want to own their data layer.
Vessl deploys Directus with a dedicated PostgreSQL service, both networked together with persistent volumes, so your schema and uploads are durable across redeploys. Log in with the admin email and password from the deploy form and start modelling content right away.
What's included
- Directus + PostgreSQL deployed together as a connected stack
- Instant REST and GraphQL APIs over your data model
- No-code data studio with role-based access control
- File management with on-the-fly image transformations
- Flows automation engine for webhooks and event-driven logic
Common use cases
- Headless CMS for a Next.js / Nuxt / mobile frontend
- Internal admin panel over an existing SQL schema
- Backend-as-a-service you host and own end to end
Frequently asked questions
Why is PostgreSQL bundled?
Directus stores all content and configuration in a SQL database. This template pairs it with a managed Vessl PostgreSQL service so your data is durable and isolated from the app container.
Does it offer GraphQL as well as REST?
Yes — Directus exposes both a REST API and a GraphQL endpoint over the same data model, plus realtime subscriptions over WebSockets.
Can I connect it to an existing database?
Yes. Directus can introspect an existing SQL schema. Point it at your own database through its environment variables instead of using the bundled Postgres.
Ready to ship?
Deploy Directus in under a minute.
Connect your VPS, pick this template, fill in any required fields. Vessl handles the container, SSL, and persistent storage.
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