Introduction

Deploying a Django app can be overwhelming, especially if you're not a DevOps expert. Configuring servers, setting up a reverse proxy, managing HTTPS, or provisioning a database can quickly become time-consuming.

With Astra, you can go from code to production with just a few clicks.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to:

• Connect your GitHub repo to Astra
• Deploy your Django app on a cloud server
• Access it live with HTTPS and logs, no manual setup needed

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Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have:

• A Django project in a GitHub repository (public)
• A free Astra account (you can sign up at getastra.xyz)
• Basic knowledge of Django (no infra knowledge required)

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Step 1: Prepare Your Django App

Astra works best when your project has:

• A requirements.txt file
• A .env file (for environment variables)
• A WSGI or ASGI entry point (wsgi.py or asgi.py)
• Static files correctly configured (collectstatic)

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Step 2: Sign in to Astra and Connect Your GitHub

• Visit getastra.xyz and log in.
• Authorize Astra to access your GitHub account.
• Click “New Project”, select your repository, and choose the branch you want to deploy.

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Step 3: Configure Your Environment Variables

Astra auto-detects your .env.sample file and prompts you to fill in values like:

• SECRET_KEY
• DEBUG

You can edit them directly in the UI, and they'll be injected into your running app.

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Step 4: Deploy and Watch the Magic

Click Deploy, and Astra will:

• Provision a server (shared or dedicated, depending on your plan)
• Clone your repo and install dependencies
• Collect static files and apply migrations
• Start your app with Gunicorn or Uvicorn (for FastAPI)
• You'll see real-time logs during setup via WebSockets.

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Step 5: Visit Your Live App

Once the deploy is complete, Astra gives you a live URL like:

https://myproject.getastra.xyz/

The site is already running with:

• HTTPS enabled (via Let's Encrypt)
• Static files served correctly
• A PostgreSQL database (via Neon or Supabase, if configured)

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Bonus: Update and Redeploy Anytime

Make changes to your code? Just push to GitHub and hit Redeploy in the dashboard. Astra reuses the infra and deploys only what's changed.

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Conclusion

You've just deployed a full Django app, with no Docker, Nginx, or cloud provider setup.
Astra simplifies the entire process so you can focus on what matters: building your product.

Ready to deploy your next Django app in minutes?

Join the waitlist or sign up for free at getastra.xyz