How to Install Directus on Windows 10

Directus is a powerful open-source headless CMS that lets you manage content through an intuitive graphical interface or custom API. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Directus on Windows 10.

Step 1: Install Prerequisites

Before installing Directus, make sure you have the following software installed and up to date:

• Node.js: Directus requires Node.js version 14 or higher. You can download the latest version from the official website: https://nodejs.org/en/
• MySQL: Directus requires a MySQL database to store content. You can download the latest version of MySQL Community Server from the official website: https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

Step 2: Download Directus

You can download the latest version of Directus from the official website: https://directus.io/download/. Choose the "Self-Hosted" option and download the ZIP file.

Step 3: Set up the Database

Next, you need to set up a new MySQL database for Directus to use. Follow these steps:

1. Open the MySQL Command Line Client or MySQL Workbench.

2. Run the following command to create a new database:

   CREATE DATABASE directus;
   

3. Create a new user and grant them full access to the new database using the following commands:

   CREATE USER 'directus'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON directus.* TO 'directus'@'localhost';
   

Replace 'password' with a strong and secure password of your choice.

Step 4: Install Directus

Follow these steps to install Directus:

1. Extract the contents of the Directus ZIP file to a new directory on your computer.

2. Open a Command Prompt window and navigate to the new directory.

3. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. Copy the provided .env.example file to a new .env file using the following command:

   copy .env.example .env
   

5. Open the new .env file in a text editor and update the following settings:

   DATABASE_URL=mysql://directus:password@localhost/directus
   

Replace 'password' with the password you set up for the MySQL user in Step 3.

6. Run the following command to start the Directus server:

   npm start
   

7. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8055. You should see the Directus login screen.

8. Log in using the email address and password you provided during the installation process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Directus on Windows 10. You can now start using Directus to manage your content.

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