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How to Connect to Your Django Local Webserver from Another Device Using IP Address

Creating a web application is an exciting and rewarding experience, especially when you are experimenting with frameworks like Django. However, it can be quite frustrating when you successfully set up your local server on your PC, but find it difficult to connect to it from another device, such as your Android phone. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to connect to your Django local webserver using your local IP address.

Understanding the Problem

You have successfully created a Django application and run it locally on your machine using the command:

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By default, this command binds your server to 127.0.0.1, which means that the web application is only accessible from your local machine. When you tried to access the server from your Android device using its local IP (like 192.168.45.220:8000), you received an error message indicating that the site can’t be reached. Let’s explore how to resolve this issue.

Step-by-Step Solution

To allow access to your Django web application from other devices on the same local network, follow these clear steps:

1. Switch On the Local Network

Make sure your devices (your PC and Android device) are connected to the same network. You can create a hotspot on your Android device and connect your PC to that hotspot via Wi-Fi.

2. Find Your PC's Local IP Address

You need to identify the local IP address of your PC, which you will use to connect from your Android phone. You can do this by opening the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and typing:

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Look for the section that lists your active network connection, and take note of the IP address (for example 192.168.45.220).

3. Allow the Browser Client to Access the Web Application

To make sure your Django application is accessible from other devices, you need to run the server with a command that specifies the local IP address:

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This tells Django to accept requests coming in on any IP address.

4. Modify Django Settings for Allowed Hosts

Next, you'll need to modify your Django settings to allow connections from other machines. Locate the settings.py file in your Django project and update the ALLOWED_HOSTS setting as follows:

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Using '*' allows connections from any host. However, for security reasons, in a production environment, it is recommended to specify the actual IP addresses you want to allow.

5. Test the Connection from Your Device

Now it’s time to test the connection! On your Android device’s web browser, enter the local IP address you found earlier (e.g., http://192.168.45.220:8000). If everything has been set up correctly, you should see your Django application loading successfully!

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Firewall Settings: Ensure that your firewall settings do not block incoming connections. If necessary, temporarily disable it for testing.

Wrong IP Address: Double-check that you are using the correct local IP address from your PC.

Django Server Not Running: Make sure the Django server is up and running with the right command.

Network Issues: Sometimes, network configurations can block access. Consider testing with different network settings.

Conclusion

With these simple steps, you should be able to connect to your Django local webserver from another device using an IP address. This opens up new opportunities for testing and collaboration with others on the same networ