Installation

Server Preparation

1. Check that your server meets the requirements
2. Download and unzip the Directus package from here
3. Create a database and MySQL user with access/modify privileges on your server
   • You can also use an existing database, but it's worth taking a look at the typical Directus Schema
4. Upload the files to a public directory on your server
5. Run the installation script by accessing the URL where you uploaded the files

Installation Walkthrogh

Step 0 – Requirements

This pre-installation step will only be shown if the server requirements are not met.

Step 1 – Project Info

• Project Name – The name of this project
• Project Path – This should auto-fill, but it's the path of this install
• Admin Email – The email address for your first Directus user/admin
• Admin Password / Confirm – The password for your first Directus user/admin

Step 2 – Database

• Database Type – The database type to be used. (Only MySQL is supported, including MariaDB, Percona Server or equivalent). SQLite and PostgreSQL support are under development at the moment
• Host Name – The database host, typically localhost
• Host Port - The database host port
• Username – The database user with access and modify privileges
• Password – The password for that database user
• Database Name – The name of an existing database to be managed
• Install Schema – List of optional boilerplate schemas

Step 3 – Confirmation

• If the database connection succeeds you'll be shown an installation summary page and given an opportunity to email these details to the admin user.

Security Note: Once you have completed the install, make sure to delete install folder.

Troubleshooting

If you're having problems with your Directus install, please visit our troubleshooting section.

• Server error occurred!
• Enable mod_rewrite