How do I use Amazon S3 with Django?

How do I use Amazon S3 with Django?

To use Amazon S3 with Django, you can use the boto3 library along with django-storages. First, install them using pip.

What settings do I need to configure in Django?

You need to add your AWS credentials and S3 bucket information in your Django settings file. Here's an example:

AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID = 'your_access_key'
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY = 'your_secret_key'
AWS_STORAGE_BUCKET_NAME = 'your_bucket_name'
AWS_S3_CUSTOM_DOMAIN = f'{AWS_STORAGE_BUCKET_NAME}.s3.amazonaws.com'

How do I upload files to S3 from my Django app?

You can use the FileField or ImageField in your models. When you save a file, it will automatically be uploaded to S3.

Can I serve media files directly from S3?

Yes, you can serve media files directly from S3 by setting the DEFAULT_FILE_STORAGE in your settings to 'storages.backends.s3.S3Boto3Storage'.