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# How to install Django on CentOS 7: A Step-by-Step Guide

17-12-2023

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**Step 1: Installing Python and Creating a Virtual Environment on CentOS 7**

To work successfully with Django on a CentOS 7 server, the first thing you need to do is install Python 3 and set up a virtual environment. Here's how you can do it.

**Updating System Packages** :

Before installing new software, it's important to update the system package list. This ensures that you get the latest updates and security fixes. Open the terminal and execute the command:
    
    
    sudo yum update

This command will update your package list and ensure that the system uses the latest versions of programs.

**Installing the EPEL Repository:**

To access additional packages in CentOS 7, you need to install the EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) repository.

Execute the following command:
    
    
    sudo yum install epel-release

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The EPEL repository contains additional packages not included in the standard CentOS set, including some versions of Python 3.

**Installing Python 3** :

Now you're ready to install Python 3 and the necessary development tools. Enter the following commands:
    
    
    sudo yum install python34 python34-devel

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python34 installs Python version 3. 4, and python34-devel installs the development tools necessary for compiling Python modules.

**Installing virtualenv Tool:**

After installing Python, the next step is to install the virtualenv tool, which is used to create isolated Python environments.

**Install virtualenv using pip:**
    
    
    sudo yum install python34-pip
    sudo pip3 install virtualenv

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python34-pip installs the Python package management tool for version 3.4, and pip3 install virtualenv installs virtualenv.

If you get an error:
    
    
    -bash: pip3: command not found

This indicates that **`pip` **for **Python 3** was not installed or not added to the **PATH** environment variable. In CentOS 7, installing `pip3` may require a few additional steps.

First, download the **`get-pip.py`** version compatible with Python 3.4 using the following command:
    
    
    curl "https://bootstrap.pypa.io/pip/3.4/get-pip.py" -o "get-pip.py"
    

Now install `pip` for Python 3.4 by running the script:
    
    
    python3.4 get-pip.py
    

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This command will install `pip`, which will be specific to your installed version of Python 3.4.

After installation, check that `pip` is installed correctly:
    
    
    pip3.4 --version
    

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Using `pip3.4`, install `virtualenv`:
    
    
    pip3.4 install --upgrade "virtualenv<20"
    

  * **`virtualenv`** is used for creating isolated Python environments, which allows you to manage project dependencies and avoid conflicts between different projects.



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**Creating a Virtual Environment:**

After installing virtualenv, you can create a virtual environment for your Django project. This allows you to manage project dependencies and avoid conflicts with other projects. Create a virtual environment using the command:
    
    
    python3.4 -m venv myprojectenv
    

**myprojectenv** is the name of your virtual environment. This command will create a new myprojectenv directory in the current directory with a separate Python installation and a place to store Python dependencies.

**Activating the Virtual Environment:**

To start working in the created virtual environment, activate it:
    
    
    source myprojectenv/bin/activate

After activating the virtual environment, your command line will change, showing the name of the virtual environment, indicating that all subsequent Python commands will be executed in this isolated environment.

Now your CentOS 7 server is ready for Django installation and web application development.

##   
Step 2: Installing Django

Installing Django in a Virtual Environment:

After activating your virtual environment, you can safely install Django within it. Django will be installed only within this virtual environment and will not affect other projects or system settings. Install Django using pip, the Python package manager:
    
    
    pip install django

This command will find and install the latest version of Django, along with all necessary dependencies.

Verifying Django Installation:

After installation, check the Django version to ensure that the installation was successful. This will also help you to make sure that you are using the latest version of Django:
    
    
    django-admin --version

This command will display the installed version of Django.

## **Step 3: Creating a New Django Project**

**Creating a Django Project:**

Now that Django is installed, create a new project. This can be done using the following command:
    
    
    django-admin startproject myproject

This command creates a new directory **myproject** with the basic structure of a Django project.

**Setting Up the Project** :

After creating the project, go to its directory:
    
    
    cd myproject

Then perform database migrations. Django uses these migrations to set up the database for your project:
    
    
    python manage.py migrate

This command will set up the database using the default migrations provided by Django.

## **Step 4: Starting the Django Development Server**

**Starting the Server** :

Start the built-in Django development server to verify that your project is working:
    
    
    python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000

Here **0.0.0.0** tells Django to accept connections from all IP addresses, and 8000 is the port on which the server will run.

**Accessing the Web Application:**

& nbsp;

Open port 8000:
    
    
    firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-port=8000/tcp --permanent
    firewall-cmd --reload

Now you can open a web browser and enter your server's IP address with port 8000 to access your Django application.

If you can't access the site at IP:8000, or you encounter webpage errors like `**DisallowedHost**`, you need to add your server's IP address to the **`ALLOWED_HOSTS`** list in the **`settings.py`** file of your Django project. After that, you can restart the server:
    
    
    python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000

## **Step 5: Creating a Superuser**

**Creating an Administrator Account:**

To access the Django admin panel, you will need a superuser. Create one using the following command:
    
    
    python manage.py createsuperuser

You will be prompted to enter a username, email address, and password for the superuser.

After completing all these steps, you will have a fully configured Django project on your CentOS 7 server, ready for further development and use.

##   
**Conclusion**

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Django on CentOS 7 and created a basic project. This is just the beginning of your journey in web application development using Django. Continue learning to expand your knowledge and skills in working with this powerful tool.

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