Introduction

Django is a high-level Python web framework that allows developers to create robust and scalable web applications quickly. This guide will walk you through the installation of Django on Ubuntu 22.04, which can be effectively hosted on a Windows VPS UK for optimal performance.

Prerequisites

• An Ubuntu 22.04 server with root access
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands
• Python installed on your server

Step 1: Update Your System

Begin by updating your package index and upgrading existing packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Python and pip

If Python is not already installed, you can install it along with pip (Python package installer) using the following command:

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip -y

Step 3: Install Django

Use pip to install Django:

pip3 install Django

Verify the installation by checking the Django version:

django-admin --version

Step 4: Create a Django Project

Create a directory for your Django project:

mkdir ~/myproject
cd ~/myproject

Run the following command to create a new Django project:

django-admin startproject myproject .

Step 5: Run the Development Server

To run the development server, use the following command:

python3 manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000

You can access your Django application by navigating to http://your_server_ip:8000 in your web browser.

Step 6: Conclusion

You have successfully installed the Django Python framework on Ubuntu 22.04, allowing you to develop web applications quickly and efficiently. This setup can greatly benefit from being hosted on a Windows VPS. For additional options, explore various VPS UK Windows solutions, including Windows Virtual Private Server Hosting and Windows VPS Hosting UK for optimal development environments.