Deploy Directus on Northflank

Directus is an open-source data platform that turns any SQL database into a dynamic API and intuitive no-code admin app. It’s ideal for teams building data-driven applications, CMSs, or internal tools giving developers API access while offering non-technical users a clean interface for content and data management.

With Northflank, you can deploy Directus in minutes using a one-click stack template. Northflank automatically manages scaling, storage, networking, and security so you can focus on building and managing your content, not maintaining infrastructure.

The Directus on Northflank stack template includes:

• 1 PostgreSQL addon – for your main database

• 1 Redis addon – for caching and sessions

• 1 MinIO addon – for file and media storage (S3-compatible)

• 1 Secret group – for managing environment variables and credentials

• Deployment of Directus service using the official Docker image:

  directus/directus:11.7.2

This configuration provides a fully functional Directus instance, pre-connected to its dependencies for secure, persistent, and scalable hosting.

1. Create an account on Northflank.
2. Click Deploy Directus now.
3. Select Deploy stack to automatically provision the Directus template.
4. Wait for all addons and the Directus service to finish deploying.
5. Once deployment completes, open the Directus service from your Northflank dashboard.
6. Access the code.run domain generated by Northflank to reach your Directus dashboard.
7. (Optional) Add a custom domain for production or branded access.

Your Directus instance is now live on Northflank scalable, secure, and production-ready.

With this setup, you can:

• Manage content, assets, and users through the Directus admin app
• Instantly expose structured data via REST and GraphQL APIs
• Integrate Directus into any frontend or backend application
• Scale automatically without managing Kubernetes or complex DevOps

Deploying Directus with Northflank is the fastest way to run a modern headless CMS and data platform fully managed, open-source, and built for performance.