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ZAP Spark
€7.29/ 30 days
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 CPU
- 60 GB NVMe
- 1 Gbit/s Uplink
Self-hosted headless CMSDirectus VPS hosting.
Deploy Directus in one click via Coolify on a KVM VPS with full root access, then pick your location in Europe or America.
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DirectusConfigure yourself
Your project. Your setup.
No package fits? Choose your CPU, RAM and storage—you only pay for what your project actually needs.
Powerful CPUs
100 Gbit/s host network
Juniper Firewall
DDoS protection
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What is a Directus VPS?
Self-host Directus on your own VPS.
Directus turns a SQL database into a content backend your whole team can use: editors manage articles, products and media in a clean web app, while developers pull the same data through REST and GraphQL APIs. Self-hosting Directus on a ZAP-Hosting KVM VPS keeps that backend in your hands. You deploy it with one click from the Coolify app marketplace instead of writing Docker Compose files, and it runs on a server only you control.
Full root access lets you shape the server around your project. Run PostgreSQL and Redis next to Directus, put your Next.js, Nuxt or Astro frontend on the same machine, add custom extensions and choose when to update. Your content, uploads and user accounts stay on infrastructure you picked, and SSH, Docker and Coolify are there whenever you want to look under the hood.
Directus features
Everything your content backend needs.
A no-code Data Studio for editors, instant REST and GraphQL APIs for developers and Flows automation, all on a VPS you control.
Directus in one click via Coolify
Get a running Directus instance without writing a single Docker Compose file.
Instant REST and GraphQL API
Websites, apps and scripts get one consistent API for all your content.
Roles, permissions and SSO
Every editor sees exactly the collections and fields their role allows.
No-code Data Studio
Editors browse and edit database content in a clean web app, no SQL needed.
Flows automation
Content changes trigger webhooks, emails or scripts automatically, without extra tools.
Central asset library
Upload images and files once and serve the right size to every frontend.
Locations in Europe and America
Your server. Your location.
4 data centers in Europe and America — choose the location closest to your users.
Europe
FFM/Eygelshoven
America
Dallas
Los Angeles
Ashburn
Inside Directus
What you can do with Directus
Directus wraps your SQL database in a no-code Data Studio for editors and instant REST and GraphQL APIs for developers, with fine-grained permissions in between.
Headless CMSDatabase-firstAPI-drivenBuilt for teams
Directus
Connection
Directus
Database connection setup
Point Directus at the database it should manage. Choose the database type, enter host, port and credentials, and test the connection before anything is written. On your VPS, PostgreSQL usually runs right next to Directus, so the connection stays local and fast.
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLiteHost and portCredentials in env varsTest connection first
Get started now
Directus on your VPS in minutes — no complicated setup.
Instant setupCancel anytime1-click deploy
Host Directus on a VPSBackups & snapshots
Your VPS stays restorable.
Snapshots let you roll back quickly. ZapX Pass unlocks Restore, manual Backups, and longer retention for daily Backups.
Backups with ZapX Pass
SECUREDZapX Pass
- Manual Backups
- Keep daily Backups longer
Snapshots for quick rollback
RECORDEDZapX Pass
- Snapshot before deployment
- Jump back immediately
- Snapshot with RAM
More control with ZapX Passextra storage, restore, Pass perks, and Lifetime VPS without activity checks
Reviews
What customers say about ZAP-Hosting
Real feedback on support and setup.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Directus
Answers to the most important questions before you start.
You only pay for the VPS that Directus runs on. The price depends on the plan you choose, and the current prices load live from the shop in the pricing section on this page. ZAP-Hosting does not bill Directus itself; its license terms are set by Directus.
- Monthly price per VPS plan
- Scale up as your project grows
- Cancel anytime
Once your VPS is online, open One-Click Apps in the dashboard, set up Coolify and deploy Directus from the app marketplace with one click. Coolify pulls the Directus image, can create the PostgreSQL service alongside it and shows you the URL of your admin app. Read the One-Click Apps guide
- Order a VPS and wait for the automated setup
- Open Coolify via One-Click Apps
- Deploy Directus and create your admin user
Size the plan by project scope: number of collections and editors, API traffic and the size of your asset library. Prototypes and small sites usually start on a smaller plan, while teams with large media libraries or a frontend on the same server need more RAM and storage. You can move to a larger plan as the project grows.
- Prototype or small site: a smaller plan
- Team with many editors: more RAM and CPU
- Large asset library: more storage
Yes. You get full root access to a KVM VPS, so PostgreSQL, Redis for caching and a Next.js, Nuxt or Astro frontend can run next to Directus via Coolify or Docker, as long as the plan's resources fit the combined load. Connect to your VPS via SSH
- Root and SSH access included
- Several Coolify resources on one server
- Own domain per service
Manual VPS Backups and restores are available with ZapX Pass, so you can create a Backup before every Directus update. For extra safety, add a regular PostgreSQL dump or an rsync job to external storage; with root access you schedule both yourself. Learn more in the Help Center
- Manual Backups and restore with ZapX Pass
- Database dumps under your control
Yes, you can cancel anytime. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current term and the server keeps running until then, so you have time to export your Directus database and uploads.
- Cancel anytime
- Server runs until the end of the term
Directus can be self-hosted from its publicly available source code. The license terms, including any conditions for larger organizations, are set by Directus, so check their license page for details. ZAP-Hosting only charges for the VPS it runs on.
- License terms set by Directus
- ZAP-Hosting bills only the VPS
You choose the location when you order. VPS plans are offered in several regions in Europe and America, so pick the one closest to your editors and the users of your API. Many projects serving North America start with Ashburn, Dallas or Los Angeles. Availability varies by product and location.
- Locations in Europe and America
- Pick the region closest to your audience
Any more questions?
Contact SupportZAPX Dashboard
Manage your Directus VPS without a terminal.
Watch CPU, RAM and network load, open the console and control your server from one dashboard.
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VPS Console tab
VPS Console tab
ZapX AI Agent
Ask the AI about your Directus server
Get answers on logs, resource usage, Coolify deploys and Directus updates right in your dashboard, with clear next steps that you decide on.
Log analysisResource checksCoolify deploysUpdate planning
The ZapX AI Agent is part of ZapX Pass. It explains and suggests steps; changes only run after you confirm them.
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Why is my Directus admin app loading slowly?
With your approval I can check CPU, RAM and disk usage and read the Directus container logs. Slow loading often comes from large uncached queries or heavy image transforms, and I'll suggest next steps such as enabling Redis caching.
How do I enable caching?
Directus reads its cache settings from environment variables. I can show you which variables to set in Coolify and how to redeploy afterwards.
Performance
Measured performance for Directus
The measured numbers show how fast your VPS answers API calls and loads the Data Studio, so editors save without waiting and frontends fetch content quickly.
Top-tier Performance
High-performance VPS, CPU model depends on the location
ZAP-HostingPowerful server CPUs
Typical VPSHardware varies
Typical VPS plans without a published host CPU
confirmed 2026-07-01
Standard CPUPowerful server CPUs, model depends on the location
StorageEnterprise NVMe U.3, Ceph
Support24/7 AI + escalation
Use cases
What teams build with Directus
From editorial teams to app developers: these are the setups people run on a self-hosted Directus VPS.
Ready to build?
Launch your Directus VPS in 60 seconds.
Instant setupCancel anytime1-click deploy
Host Directus on a VPSZapX appComing soon
Your Directus VPS in your pocket
Check status, restart the server and follow resource usage from the ZapX mobile app when you are away from your desk.
Status and resource usage at a glance
Start, stop or restart your VPS
Reach the 24/7 support chat from anywhere
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