django admin password, couldn't find docs on password since admin is installed by default.

Hi! Have you created a new django app (Writing Your First Django App) after creating the droplet? If so, you can run the following command to migrate the database tables and create a superuser:

cd /home/django/django_project
python manage.py syncdb

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I am getting the error when creating superuser because earlier I updated to django==1.8. I destroyed the droplet and started another. I can log in to admin now. I am following the tutorial on djangoproject site and create a polls app. However the docs was for version 1.8. I did pip install Django==1.8, the installation didn’t throw any errors so I thought it was ok. So if I am following the docs on djangoproject.com, how do I upgrade to 1.8. Thanks

Heya,

Apart from what has already been said if you need to create a new superuser(admin user) I’ll recommend you to follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.

2. Navigate to the root directory of your Django project where your manage.py file is located.

3. Run the createsuperuser command:

python manage.py createsuperuser

4. You will be prompted to enter a username, email address, and password for the superuser account. Follow the prompts and provide the required information:

   • Username: Choose a unique username for the superuser.
   • Email address: Provide a valid email address for the superuser.
   • Password: Enter a strong and secure password for the superuser. The password won’t be visible as you type it.

5. After entering the required information, the superuser account will be created, and you will receive a confirmation message.

That’s it! You have successfully created a new superuser account in your Django project. You can use this superuser account to access the Django admin panel and perform administrative tasks on your website, such as managing users, groups, and other content.