How To Set Up Django with Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn
Django is a powerful web framework to get your Python application or website off the ground. In this guide, we will demonstrate how to install and configure your server to support and serve Django applications. We’ll set up a PostgreSQL database, configure the Gunicorn application server, and set up Nginx to reverse proxy to Gunicorn. Choose your operating system to get started.
CentOS
How To Set Up Django with Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn on CentOS 7
Debian
How To Set Up Django with Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn on Debian 11
How To Set Up Django with Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn on Debian 10
How To Set Up Django with Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn on Debian 9
How To Set Up Django with Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn on Debian 8
Ubuntu
How To Set Up Django with Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn on Ubuntu 16.04
How To Set Up Django with Postgres, Nginx, and Gunicorn on Ubuntu 14.04
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