This post originally appeared on the Astra blog: getastra.xyz/blog/deploy-django-in-2-minutes
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
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)
Step 1: Prepare Your Django App
Astra works best when your project has:
- A
requirements.txtfile - A
.env.samplefile (for environment variables) - A WSGI or ASGI entry point (
wsgi.pyorasgi.py) - Static files correctly configured (
collectstatic)
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.
Step 3: Configure Your Environment Variables
Astra auto-detects your .env.sample file and prompts you to fill in values like:
SECRET_KEYDEBUG- ...
You can edit them directly in the UI, and they'll be injected into your running app.
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.
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)
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.
Conclusion
No Docker. No server setup. No DevOps stress.
Deploy your Django app in minutes with Astra.
Ready to deploy your next Django app in minutes?
Try Astra for free → getastra.xyz
Top comments (2)
What about pricing?
Thanks for your question! Astra is currently in early access, and we're offering a free Hobby plan that lets you deploy up to 3 apps with some limits on usage (storage, requests, runtime). Paid plans with more resources and features are coming soon, you can join to the early access in getastra.xyz and stay tuned! 🚀