Deploy a Django App on Leapcell
You can deploy a Django Python app on Leapcell in just a few clicks.
This quickstart uses a simple example app, but you’re welcome to use your own Django app instead.
1. Fork the Django example on GitHub.
This is a simplified Django program based on the Django Tutorial.
If you’re new to Django, we recommend following the Django Tutorial first.
2. Create a Service in the Leapcell Dashboard and connect your new repo.
Go to the Leapcell Dashboard and click the New Service button.
Then click Connect with GitHub and select the forked repository.
3. Provide the following values during creation:
We will use Gunicorn to run the Django app, so ensure you add gunicorn to your requirements.txt.
Below are the basic configuration details for setting up a Django service on Leapcell:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Runtime | Python (Any version) |
| Build Command | pip install -r requirements.txt |
| Start Command | gunicorn myproject.wsgi --bind 0.0.0.0:8080 |
| Port | 8080 |
4. Access Your App:
Once deployed, you should see a URL like foo-bar.leapcell.dev on the Deployment page. Visit the domain shown on the service page.
Continuous Deployments
Every push to the linked branch automatically triggers a build and deploy. Failed builds are safely canceled, leaving the current version running until the next successful deploy.
Learn more about Continuous Deployments.