How do I set up file storage in Django?

How do I set up file storage in Django?

To set up file storage in Django, you need to configure your settings.py file to define the media root and URL.

What do I need to add to my settings.py?

You should add MEDIA_URL and MEDIA_ROOT. For example:

MEDIA_URL = '/media/'
MEDIA_ROOT = os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'media/')

How do I serve media files during development?

In development, you can serve media files by adding this to your urls.py:

from django.conf import settings
from django.conf.urls.static import static

urlpatterns += static(settings.MEDIA_URL, document_root=settings.MEDIA_ROOT)

Can I use cloud storage instead?

Yes, you can use cloud storage like AWS S3. You'll need to install boto3 and configure your storage settings accordingly.