how to run django server outside world

To run a Django server outside of the local environment, you need to follow a few steps:

1. Start by ensuring you have Django installed on your system. You can install it using pip by running the command pip install django.

2. Once Django is installed, navigate to your project's directory in the command line using the cd command. Make sure you are in the same directory as the manage.py file.

3. To run the Django server, use the following command: python manage.py runserver.

4. By default, the server will run on http://localhost:8000/. You can access your Django application by opening this URL in your web browser.

5. To access the Django server from outside the local environment, you need to bind it to your machine's IP address. By default, Django binds to the loopback address, which is only accessible from the local machine.

6. To bind Django to your machine's IP address, use the following command: python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000.

7. Now, the server is accessible from any device on the same network. To access the Django application from another device, you need to know the IP address of the machine running the server. You can find the IP address by running the command ipconfig (Windows) or ifconfig (Mac/Linux) in the command line.

8. Open a web browser on the device you want to access the Django server from and enter the IP address followed by the port number (e.g., http://192.168.1.100:8000/). You should now be able to access your Django application.

Remember, running your Django server outside of the local environment might have security implications, so make sure to take appropriate precautions such as using firewalls and secure connections if needed.