Social Media Links
Your social media links appear as icons in the footer of every page. This guide shows you how to update them.
[SCREENSHOT: The website footer showing the social media icons (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)]
Where to Find It
Section titled “Where to Find It”- Log in to Directus.
- Click Content in the left sidebar.
- Click settings.
- Scroll down to the social_media field.
Editing an Existing Link
Section titled “Editing an Existing Link”- Click on the social media entry you want to update.
- Click the url field and replace it with the correct link to your profile.
- Example:
https://www.facebook.com/yourbusiness
- Example:
- Click Save in the top right corner.
Adding a New Social Media Account
Section titled “Adding a New Social Media Account”- In the social_media area, click + Create New.
- Fill in the following fields:
- name — The platform name (e.g.,
Facebook,Instagram,YouTube) - url — The full link to your profile page
- icon — The icon name for that platform (ask your developer if you’re unsure)
- name — The platform name (e.g.,
- Click Save.
Removing a Social Media Account
Section titled “Removing a Social Media Account”- In the social_media field, click the entry you want to remove.
- Click the Delete icon (trash can).
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
- Click Save on the main settings page.