Deploy Directus + MySQL + Redis on Your Own Server

Directus is an open-source headless CMS and an Open Data Platform built to democratize the database. It provides a dynamic API and intuitive Admin Panel App.

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What is Directus + MySQL + Redis?

Directus is an open-source headless CMS and an Open Data Platform built to democratize the database. It provides a dynamic API and intuitive Admin Panel App. For more information and available options, see https://github.com/directus or the official documentation at https://docs.directus.io

Self-Host Directus + MySQL + Redis

Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.

Install Docker

Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Configure

Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.

Service Name*

Domain*

General

Directus image tag*

Directus admin user email*

MySQL image tag*

MySQL database name*

MySQL user name*

Redis image tag*

Redis CACHE_AUTO_PURGE (true or false)*

Redis CACHE_TTL*

Deploy

Copy the configuration and run it on your server.

services:
  directus_mysql_redis:
    image: directus/directus:9.22.1
    environment:
      ADMIN_EMAIL: admin@example.com
      ADMIN_PASSWORD: 4072b4ad744cde6df6a0a8
      CACHE_AUTO_PURGE: "true"
      CACHE_ENABLED: "true"
      CACHE_REDIS: redis://directus_mysql_redis-redis:6379
      CACHE_STORE: redis
      CACHE_TTL: 1d
      DB_CLIENT: mysql
      DB_DATABASE: directus
      DB_HOST: directus_mysql_redis-mysql
      DB_PASSWORD: 7abe10c07808c5d260b705
      DB_PORT: "3306"
      DB_USER: directus
      KEY: 7a22a6783221a88c0057c2
      PUBLIC_URL: https://directus_mysql_redis.your-domain.com
      REDIS: redis://directus_mysql_redis-redis:6379
      SECRET: 3ee43e8988cdc9fd7d157b
      TELEMETRY: "false"
    volumes:
      - directus_mysql_redis-uploads:/directus/uploads
      - directus_mysql_redis-extensions:/directus/extensions
    depends_on:
      - directus_mysql_redis-mysql
      - directus_mysql_redis-redis
  directus_mysql_redis-mysql:
    image: mysql:5.7
    environment:
      MYSQL_DATABASE: directus
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: 7abe10c07808c5d260b705
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: d5cd69fb578dece01cbded
      MYSQL_USER: directus
    volumes:
      - directus_mysql_redis-data:/var/lib/mysql
  directus_mysql_redis-redis:
    image: redis:7.0-alpine
volumes:
  directus_mysql_redis-uploads: {}
  directus_mysql_redis-extensions: {}
  directus_mysql_redis-data: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d

Access

Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8055

Why Self-Host Directus + MySQL + Redis?

Full Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.

No Monthly Fees

Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.

Complete Control

Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.

Privacy & Compliance

Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.

Technical Details

Docker Image

directus/directus:${directus_tag}

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