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Discover how to fix issues with static files not loading in your Django app deployed on AWS EC2 using NGINX and Gunicorn.
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Resolving Static File Loading Issues in Your Django App on AWS EC2

Deploying a Django application to AWS EC2 can be quite rewarding but also challenging. One common issue developers face is the inability to load static files properly. This guide will guide you through identifying and resolving the problems regarding static file configurations in your Django application running on an EC2 instance.

The Problem: Static Files Not Loading

After successfully deploying your Django app with Gunicorn and NGINX, you may find that your static files are not rendering correctly in your templates. The configuration in your NGINX file might look something like this:

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In this configuration, even though you’ve set up the location block for /static/, you’re still encountering issues with loading the static files in your templates.

The Configurations to Check

Here are the configurations typically involved:

NGINX Configuration (django.conf)

Gunicorn Configuration (gunicorn.conf)

Django Settings (settings.py)

Template Tags

Sample Configurations

Gunicorn Configuration:

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Django Settings Example:

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Template Usage Example:

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The Solution: Fixing the Configuration

After validating the configurations, it was determined that the issue stemmed from a simple mistake regarding the path to the static files.

Steps to Resolve

Correct the static files path in the NGINX configuration:

Change the alias from:

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To:

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Adjust the order of your location blocks:

Ensure the static file location block is properly configured above the root (/) location. This is important because NGINX prioritizes the location blocks based on their order.

Sample revised configuration:

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Conclusion

By correcting the path to your static files and ensuring your NGINX configuration is ordered correctly, you should be able to load static files without issues. It's a straightforward fix, but one that can often trip developers up, especially when deploying to cloud environments like AWS EC2.

Keep your configurations well-organized and always double-check paths if you run into similar issues. Happy coding!