# Help **URL:** https://community.directus.com/c/general/4.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.directus.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.directus.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.directus.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Email rate limit documentation help](https://community.directus.com/t/email-rate-limit-documentation-help/2251)
**Author:** [@Sadman\_Yasar\_Sayem](https://community.directus.com/u/Sadman_Yasar_Sayem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/email-rate-limit-documentation-help/2251 "2026-05-18T01:54:46Z")
Based on the docs, there are two configs for email, one for flows and not sure what the other one manages. I want to set the limits to match AWS SES 14 requests/second rate limit so I set the rate limit config to this: R… --- ## [Directus 11.17.4 — user\_created field returns 403 FORBIDDEN in client-side filters/fields for non-admin roles](https://community.directus.com/t/directus-11-17-4-user-created-field-returns-403-forbidden-in-client-side-filters-fields-for-non-admin-roles/2248)
**Author:** [@litronics](https://community.directus.com/u/litronics)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/directus-11-17-4-user-created-field-returns-403-forbidden-in-client-side-filters-fields-for-non-admin-roles/2248 "2026-05-15T19:11:56Z")
Environment: Directus 11.17.4, self-hosted Docker, MariaDB Problem: Any API request from a non-admin role that includes user\_created in the filter or fields parameter returns 403: GET /items/MyCollection?filter\[user\_cr… --- ## [Hide translate selector if only one language available for now?](https://community.directus.com/t/hide-translate-selector-if-only-one-language-available-for-now/2079)
**Author:** [@ImaCrea](https://community.directus.com/u/ImaCrea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/hide-translate-selector-if-only-one-language-available-for-now/2079 "2026-05-14T13:18:43Z")
Hello there, We’re preparing our setup so it may be easy to welcome new languages in the future. Hence, we have translate fields everywhere : But for now, content will only be in one language and the interface can a… --- ## [Click and Open in new tab -\> Flows](https://community.directus.com/t/click-and-open-in-new-tab-flows/2225)
**Author:** [@nandit71299](https://community.directus.com/u/nandit71299)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/click-and-open-in-new-tab-flows/2225 "2026-05-14T13:14:52Z")
Hi Directus Team, We’re facing some usability issues on the Flows page. When creating or updating a flow, we often need to repeatedly click into the same tab and navigate back. Each time we return, the page scrolls back… --- ## [Overwrite existing file automatically when uploading same filename](https://community.directus.com/t/overwrite-existing-file-automatically-when-uploading-same-filename/2158)
**Author:** [@jvmejias](https://community.directus.com/u/jvmejias)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/overwrite-existing-file-automatically-when-uploading-same-filename/2158 "2026-05-12T16:29:17Z")
When you upload an image called photo.jpg and there is already an existent photo.jpg, Directus preserves both files, each with a different filename\_disk. In my current project this default behaviour is not ideal and I w… --- ## [Any way to keep the original user\_updated when I promote version via api?](https://community.directus.com/t/any-way-to-keep-the-original-user-updated-when-i-promote-version-via-api/2238)
**Author:** [@Norman\_Chan](https://community.directus.com/u/Norman_Chan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/any-way-to-keep-the-original-user-updated-when-i-promote-version-via-api/2238 "2026-05-12T03:22:44Z")
Right now we would promote version via api, and the directus client is using the admin token, so when I promote a version via api would causing the user\_updated change to admin id instead of the original user\_updated, an… --- ## [Generate Shareable Link for directus\_files and Manage via Custom Collection](https://community.directus.com/t/generate-shareable-link-for-directus-files-and-manage-via-custom-collection/2222)
**Author:** [@Naimish](https://community.directus.com/u/Naimish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/generate-shareable-link-for-directus-files-and-manage-via-custom-collection/2222 "2026-05-11T13:07:51Z")
We are currently working with Directus and facing a limitation regarding file sharing. Use Case: We have created custom user roles and want to generate shareable links for files stored in the default directus\_files col… --- ## [Mercur/Medusa.js database?](https://community.directus.com/t/mercur-medusa-js-database/2229)
**Author:** [@Criss](https://community.directus.com/u/Criss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/mercur-medusa-js-database/2229 "2026-05-08T14:51:21Z")
I have had quite a few dilemmas about what server configuration should host my Directus, I used Plesk thinking to accomodate Directus best but it looks like it was better to stay with cPanel because now I’m facing a majo… --- ## [Deprecating fields in OpenAPI spec via Directus](https://community.directus.com/t/deprecating-fields-in-openapi-spec-via-directus/2107)
**Author:** [@jogchum](https://community.directus.com/u/jogchum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/deprecating-fields-in-openapi-spec-via-directus/2107 "2026-05-07T10:21:32Z")
We’re exploring how to mark fields as deprecated in the OpenAPI spec generated by Directus. In OpenAPI itself, this is straightforward (using the deprecated property on fields), but we haven’t found a way to configure t… --- ## [Help! Error Converting circular structure to JSON](https://community.directus.com/t/help-error-converting-circular-structure-to-json/2150)
**Author:** [@David\_O](https://community.directus.com/u/David_O)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/help-error-converting-circular-structure-to-json/2150 "2026-05-07T10:19:23Z")
Anyone seen this beauty before?? https://admin.schedlio.com/server/health Gives me: { "errors": \[ { "message": "Converting circular structure to JSON\\n --\\u003E starting at object with constructor 'O… --- ## [Thinking of using Directus as a backend for a CapCut-style video workflow — is this a bad idea?](https://community.directus.com/t/thinking-of-using-directus-as-a-backend-for-a-capcut-style-video-workflow-is-this-a-bad-idea/2179)
**Author:** [@alishawinson](https://community.directus.com/u/alishawinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/thinking-of-using-directus-as-a-backend-for-a-capcut-style-video-workflow-is-this-a-bad-idea/2179 "2026-05-07T10:17:09Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been experimenting with a setup where I use Directus as a backend for managing video content, but instead of treating it like normal CMS content, I’m basically trying to structure everything like a Ca… --- ## [Upgrading from 10.9](https://community.directus.com/t/upgrading-from-10-9/934)
**Author:** [@UncommonEphemera](https://community.directus.com/u/UncommonEphemera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/upgrading-from-10-9/934 "2025-08-07T17:24:31Z")
I’ve been using Directus 10.9.0 with a MariaDB database on a VPS for several years with no issues, but I do remember that I run into issues whenever I installed it in the past, since I’m not really a node dev so if I dum… --- ## [Directus #Sync individual schemas and collection question](https://community.directus.com/t/directus-sync-individual-schemas-and-collection-question/2176)
**Author:** [@arismarko](https://community.directus.com/u/arismarko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/directus-sync-individual-schemas-and-collection-question/2176 "2026-05-05T12:42:27Z")
I have managed to use the cli and the directus sync. One question is whether I could push or pull schema/collection changes independently. I have seen the following ways from claude: 1. Schema-only (no per-collection… --- ## [I tried to add/refine translations for Spanish and project is suspended](https://community.directus.com/t/i-tried-to-add-refine-translations-for-spanish-and-project-is-suspended/2199)
**Author:** [@capalacios](https://community.directus.com/u/capalacios)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/i-tried-to-add-refine-translations-for-spanish-and-project-is-suspended/2199 "2026-05-01T20:47:45Z")
I am trying to refine and complete the Directus translations for Spanish, I made a Crowdin account and tried to add my translations, but it seems like the project is suspended, Is there another way to contribute? I reall… --- ## [Self host + CDN](https://community.directus.com/t/self-host-cdn/2187)
**Author:** [@Mustafa](https://community.directus.com/u/Mustafa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/self-host-cdn/2187 "2026-04-30T16:10:19Z")
Trying Directus (with Pikapods) first time as self hosted for a 2 upcoming projects. My question is about CDN (r2 + custom domain) is there a way to integrate any of the CDN services in self hosted? I have already confi… --- ## [How to hide these 3 items under settings page?](https://community.directus.com/t/how-to-hide-these-3-items-under-settings-page/2202)
**Author:** [@hb2708](https://community.directus.com/u/hb2708)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/how-to-hide-these-3-items-under-settings-page/2202 "2026-04-30T12:25:47Z")
I am just trying out directus for very first time. wanted to check how one can hide these 3 entries from the settings menu? \`Report Bug\` \`Request Feature\` \`Directus 11.17.3\` help is appreciated . --- ## [Fields no longer deletable: "itemDuplicationPaths is not iterable"](https://community.directus.com/t/fields-no-longer-deletable-itemduplicationpaths-is-not-iterable/2197)
**Author:** [@CRUGG](https://community.directus.com/u/CRUGG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/fields-no-longer-deletable-itemduplicationpaths-is-not-iterable/2197 "2026-04-29T20:41:56Z")
Hey there! I cloned my Directus instance today to do some larger refactoring of my data structures. However, I’ve noticed that I’m no longer able to delete fields. The error I get is: { "errors": \[ { "mess… --- ## [Form validation for three form fields, requiring at least one to be filled in – issue with “null” and “empty”](https://community.directus.com/t/form-validation-for-three-form-fields-requiring-at-least-one-to-be-filled-in-issue-with-null-and-empty/2154)
**Author:** [@infinite-dao](https://community.directus.com/u/infinite-dao)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/form-validation-for-three-form-fields-requiring-at-least-one-to-be-filled-in-issue-with-null-and-empty/2154 "2026-04-28T15:42:43Z")
If I understand correctly, only the fields specified by the validation rule are allowed to be saved. I have 3 form fields, at least one of which must be filled out, and I don’t know how to write the validation rule corre… --- ## [Creating categories and subcategories](https://community.directus.com/t/creating-categories-and-subcategories/2184)
**Author:** [@Criss](https://community.directus.com/u/Criss)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/creating-categories-and-subcategories/2184 "2026-04-27T19:56:42Z")
I’m trying to create the categories collection on the surface, I mean before delving into any coding. So I’m following some AI generated hints: Create a Collection: Go to Settings → Data Model and create a new collecti… --- ## [Field Name (or Label) is missing](https://community.directus.com/t/field-name-or-label-is-missing/2189)
**Author:** [@Criss](https://community.directus.com/u/Criss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/field-name-or-label-is-missing/2189 "2026-04-26T10:33:58Z")
I’m trying to add a logo to my collection schema but when creating the field I don’t have the field that is meant to show a custom text to the frontend. I only have the “Key” and “Default Value”. Any idea? --- ## [Directus locks DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT\_TIMESTAMP field and Flow “Update Data” ignores On Update](https://community.directus.com/t/directus-locks-datetime-default-current-timestamp-field-and-flow-update-data-ignores-on-update/2173)
**Author:** [@Frederic](https://community.directus.com/u/Frederic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/directus-locks-datetime-default-current-timestamp-field-and-flow-update-data-ignores-on-update/2173 "2026-04-25T12:19:34Z")
Hi, I have a Mysql column: DATETIME NOT NULL DEFAULT CURRENT\_TIMESTAMP. Directus locks the field (greyed out in the UI) for some reason I do not understand. I should be able to update the field. If I set On Update to S… --- ## [Many-to-One Relationship Fails with Restricted Permissions & Need Conditional Field Access](https://community.directus.com/t/many-to-one-relationship-fails-with-restricted-permissions-need-conditional-field-access/2188)
**Author:** [@crazyguy](https://community.directus.com/u/crazyguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/many-to-one-relationship-fails-with-restricted-permissions-need-conditional-field-access/2188 "2026-04-24T17:34:26Z")
I’m facing a permission issue with a many-to-one relationship and would like to know if there’s a recommended approach to handle this. Scenario I have a courses collection with a many-to-one relationship to a students … --- ## [How to Duplicate a Collection](https://community.directus.com/t/how-to-duplicate-a-collection/2172)
**Author:** [@oneeleven](https://community.directus.com/u/oneeleven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/how-to-duplicate-a-collection/2172 "2026-04-23T21:14:22Z")
What is the best approach to duplicating an entire Collection? I would like to take the Posts and Workflow that is in the Demo project and duplicate it, so all the fields transfer over to the new Collection. I don’t nece… --- ## [Calculated Fields Bundle - DATEDIF](https://community.directus.com/t/calculated-fields-bundle-datedif/1095)
**Author:** [@tonypiazza](https://community.directus.com/u/tonypiazza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/calculated-fields-bundle-datedif/1095 "2026-04-22T08:17:55Z")
Anyone have experience using the Calculated Fields Bundle (https://www.npmjs.com/package/@directus-labs/calculated-fields-bundle) I am trying to use it to calculate the age of an item based on a field. Any help would be … --- ## [More powerful Display Templates options?](https://community.directus.com/t/more-powerful-display-templates-options/980)
**Author:** [@gandersen](https://community.directus.com/u/gandersen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/more-powerful-display-templates-options/980 "2026-04-21T17:57:38Z")
Anyone got some suggestions for ways to make display templates more powerful. Something like Handlebars, or even just plain Mustache syntax like {{#username}}{{username}}{{/username}}{{^username}}Guest{{/username}} Or e… --- ## [Documentation of SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management)?](https://community.directus.com/t/documentation-of-scim-system-for-cross-domain-identity-management/2146)
**Author:** [@carwei](https://community.directus.com/u/carwei)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/documentation-of-scim-system-for-cross-domain-identity-management/2146 "2026-04-21T17:56:49Z")
Hi! Didn’t even know Directus supports SCIM until I saw it mentioned in the recent thread asking for feedback on Directus license revision. We are self-hosting and trying to map out the support for auth and provisioning … --- ## [Is Directus a solid enterprise-grade CMS for large-scale, data-heavy apps (with offline mobile sync)?](https://community.directus.com/t/is-directus-a-solid-enterprise-grade-cms-for-large-scale-data-heavy-apps-with-offline-mobile-sync/1379)
**Author:** [@Desh\_Naik](https://community.directus.com/u/Desh_Naik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/is-directus-a-solid-enterprise-grade-cms-for-large-scale-data-heavy-apps-with-offline-mobile-sync/1379 "2026-04-21T17:49:56Z")
Hey everyone, I’m evaluating Directus 11 for a large-scale, enterprise-style project that involves both a web admin and a React Native mobile app with offline sync capabilities. We’ve used traditional CMS platforms bef… --- ## [Filtering on multiple fields from related field simultaneously](https://community.directus.com/t/filtering-on-multiple-fields-from-related-field-simultaneously/777)
**Author:** [@samhallam](https://community.directus.com/u/samhallam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/filtering-on-multiple-fields-from-related-field-simultaneously/777 "2026-04-21T17:47:36Z")
Reaching out for help from the community as I can’t work out how to make this work. I have a resource booking process that requires resources added through an M2M relational field. On this field I want to filter against … --- ## [Where are databases tables?](https://community.directus.com/t/where-are-databases-tables/2168)
**Author:** [@Criss](https://community.directus.com/u/Criss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/where-are-databases-tables/2168 "2026-04-21T17:33:41Z")
Very basic question. I have had Directus installed under a Plesk/Ubuntu server but the panel shows no databases, so I was wondering where are the actual databases/tables generated by the collections. I was expecting some… --- ## [Hook executed inside item create/update/delete transactions](https://community.directus.com/t/hook-executed-inside-item-create-update-delete-transactions/1026)
**Author:** [@marcelo](https://community.directus.com/u/marcelo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.directus.com/t/hook-executed-inside-item-create-update-delete-transactions/1026 "2026-04-21T17:32:07Z")
Hey everyone We are looking for a way to do extra db operations as part of the create/update/delete item transaction, so we could implement a outbox pattern for a kafka producer, doing additional writes in a outbox tabl… [Previous page](https://community.directus.com/c/general/4.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.directus.com/c/general/4.md?page=3)