static files not loading django pythonanywhere

PythonAnywhere is a popular platform for hosting Django applications. However, you may encounter issues with static files not loading properly in your Django project on PythonAnywhere. This tutorial will guide you through the troubleshooting process and provide solutions to common problems.
Make sure STATIC_URL is set to '/static/' and STATIC_ROOT points to the correct directory where your static files are collected.
On PythonAnywhere, you need to run the collectstatic command to gather all static files into the specified STATIC_ROOT directory.
Make sure there are no errors during this process. Check the output for any warnings or issues.
Confirm that the static files are present in the STATIC_ROOT directory on PythonAnywhere. You can do this by navigating to the directory or using the following command:
Ensure that the static files, such as CSS and JavaScript files, are present in this directory.
Verify that you are using the correct static file references in your templates. Ensure that the URLs are constructed using the {% static %} template tag.
In your PythonAnywhere web app settings, make sure the static file mapping is correctly configured. Go to the "Web" tab, find your web app, and under the "Static Files" section, add a mapping for the /static/ URL to your STATIC_ROOT directory.
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to static files not loading in your Django project on PythonAnywhere. If the problem persists, carefully review each step and check for typos or misconfigurations in your settings and code.
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