无需使用GitHub在PythonAnywhere部署Django应用

Hey there! No GitHub? No problem—there are plenty of private, secure ways to get your Django app onto PythonAnywhere without exposing your code publicly. I’ve used these methods for my own private projects, so they’re tried and tested:

1. Use PythonAnywhere's Built-in File Uploader (Easiest for Small Projects) #

This is the quickest option if you don’t want to mess with command-line tools:

• First, zip up your local Django project on your computer. Important: Exclude unnecessary files like venv/, __pycache__/, *.pyc, and db.sqlite3 (if you’re using a remote database later) to keep the zip small and avoid conflicts.
• Log into your PythonAnywhere account, go to the Files tab.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Upload a file", then select your zipped project.
• Once uploaded, open a Bash console on PythonAnywhere, navigate to where you want your project to live (e.g., cd ~/), and unzip it with:

  unzip your-project-filename.zip
  

• From here, follow the standard PythonAnywhere Django setup: create a virtual environment, install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, configure your WSGI file, and set up your web app.

2. Deploy via SCP (Secure Copy, Great for Command-Line Fans) #

SCP is a secure, fast way to transfer files directly from your local terminal to PythonAnywhere:

• First, add your local machine’s SSH public key to your PythonAnywhere account: Go to Account > SSH keys and paste your public key (usually found at ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub on Linux/macOS, or in your SSH client settings on Windows). This lets you connect without entering your password every time.
• On your local terminal, run this command to copy your entire project directory to PythonAnywhere:

  scp -r /path/to/your/local/django-project your-username@ssh.pythonanywhere.com:/home/your-username/
  

• Log into PythonAnywhere’s Bash console, navigate to your uploaded project folder, and proceed with setting up the virtual environment, dependencies, and web app configuration as usual.

3. Use SFTP with a Graphical Client (For GUI Lovers) #

If you prefer point-and-click tools, SFTP (secure FTP) works perfectly:

• Enable SSH access in your PythonAnywhere account (it’s usually on by default, but double-check in Account settings).
• Use an SFTP client like FileZilla, WinSCP, or Cyberduck. Enter these connection details:
  • Host: ssh.pythonanywhere.com
  • Username: Your PythonAnywhere username
  • Authentication: Either your PythonAnywhere password, or select your SSH private key file for more security
  • Port: 22
• Once connected, drag and drop your local Django project files into the /home/your-username/ directory on PythonAnywhere.
• Head back to PythonAnywhere’s Bash console to finish setting up the virtual environment, install dependencies, and configure your web app.

Quick Pro Tips to Avoid Issues #

• Always sync your Python version between your local machine and PythonAnywhere—create a virtual environment on PythonAnywhere with the same version (e.g., mkvirtualenv --python=3.11 my-django-env).
• Make sure your requirements.txt is up to date locally before uploading—run pip freeze > requirements.txt to capture all your project’s dependencies.
• If you’re using a local SQLite database, don’t upload it unless you plan to keep using it on PythonAnywhere. For production, consider switching to a PostgreSQL/MySQL database offered by PythonAnywhere.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者GreenRoof