Setting Up AWS S3 with Django

Ever tried to build a CMS fearing scalability? Me neither, but when we code, we should always do best practices! So while Django thoughtfully provides a static folder for your assets, it will definitely not scale properly. So, this is where AWS S3 buckets come in! Offering a scalable solution for storing media files. Despite Django's popularity and extensive documentation, setting up S3 integration can be challenging due to limited resources. After being stuck for a few days myself, I've created this tutorial to help others implement S3 buckets with Django quickly and efficiently.

Mar 21, 2025 - 14:42
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Setting Up AWS S3 with Django

Ever tried to build a CMS fearing scalability? Me neither, but when we code, we should always do best practices! So while Django thoughtfully provides a static folder for your assets, it will definitely not scale properly. So, this is where AWS S3 buckets come in! Offering a scalable solution for storing media files.

Despite Django's popularity and extensive documentation, setting up S3 integration can be challenging due to limited resources. After being stuck for a few days myself, I've created this tutorial to help others implement S3 buckets with Django quickly and efficiently.