How to Install Django on Windows (2026) | Full Step-by-Step Guide to Setup Django
Learn how to download and install Django on Windows in this complete step-by-step tutorial! This guide covers downloading Python, configuring PATH variables, creating a Python virtual environment (venv) and using pip to finish your Django 6.0 installation. If you want a quick, error-free way to setup Django 6.0 and run your first local development server, this is the perfect guide.
Video Chapters
Introduction
How to Download & Install Python on Windows
Verifying Python and Pip Installation in CMD
Creating a Dedicated Project Folder
How to Setup a Python Virtual Environment (venv)
Activating the Virtual Environment in Terminal
How to Install Django 6.0 using Pip
Verifying the Django Installation Version
Creating a New Django Project
Running the Django Local Development Server (runserver)
Terminal Commands Used
1. Verify Python & Pip:
python --version
pip --version
2. Create Virtual Environment:
python -m venv my_venv
3. Activate Virtual Environment:
my_venv\Scripts\activate
4. Run Django Installation:
pip install django
5. Check Django Version:
django-admin --version
6. Create Django Project:
django-admin startproject myproject
7. Navigate & Run Local Server:
cd myproject
python manage.py runserver
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