From c03f4f2b0b3d2401a99f22f9c1f189e431c0ea6f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vittorio Esposito Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:52:50 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs: clarify getting started Docker Compose is not production-ready --- content/getting-started/2.create-a-project.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/getting-started/2.create-a-project.md b/content/getting-started/2.create-a-project.md index bb0ec078..0fa75f40 100644 --- a/content/getting-started/2.create-a-project.md +++ b/content/getting-started/2.create-a-project.md @@ -103,7 +103,10 @@ docker compose up Directus should now be available at http://localhost:8055 or http://127.0.0.1:8055, where you'll see an onboarding screen to configure your first Admin account. -The project that runs from this `docker-compose.yml` file is not production-ready but enough to use many features. +::callout{icon="i-lucide-triangle-alert" color="warning"} +**Not for production** +This Docker Compose example uses SQLite and is intended for local exploration only. For a production-oriented setup with Postgres, Redis, and related services, see the [Docker Compose examples](/self-hosting/deploying#docker-compose-examples) in Deploying Directus. +:: ## Deploy Directus