Want to **deploy your Flask app** online so anyone can access it? In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to **publish your Flask application on PythonAnywhere** – a cloud-based platform that makes deploying Python apps super easy!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this tutorial will walk you through everything you need to **set up, configure, and deploy** your Flask application on **PythonAnywhere**.

### **What You’ll Learn in This Video:**
How to create a **PythonAnywhere account**
Setting up a **Flask project** on PythonAnywhere
Uploading your Flask files using **Git, SCP, or manual upload**
Configuring **WSGI and virtual environments**
Setting up **static files and database (if needed)**
Running and debugging your Flask app on PythonAnywhere

### **Why Deploy on PythonAnywhere?**
PythonAnywhere is one of the easiest platforms for **deploying Flask apps** because:
No need to manage servers or complex infrastructure
Free-tier available for small projects
Supports **Flask, Django, and other Python frameworks**
Built-in database and cron job support
Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection

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### ** Step-by-Step Deployment Guide**

#### **1⃣ Create a PythonAnywhere Account**
- Go to [https://www.pythonanywhere.com](https://www.pythonanywhere.com) and sign up for a free account.

#### **2⃣ Upload Your Flask App**
- Use **Git**, **SCP (secure copy)**, or **manual file upload** to transfer your Flask project.

#### **3⃣ Set Up a Virtual Environment & Install Dependencies**
Run the following in the **PythonAnywhere Bash console**:
```bash
mkvirtualenv myenv --python=python3
pip install flask
```
- Install all required dependencies from `requirements.txt`:
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```

#### **4⃣ Configure WSGI File**
Navigate to **Web - WSGI configuration file**, then modify it:
```python
import sys
import os

# Add project path
path = '/home/yourusername/mysite'
if path not in sys.path:
sys.path.append(path)

from app import app as application # Adjust based on your app structure
```

#### **5⃣ Restart and Test Your App**
- Go to **Web - Reload App**
- Visit your deployed app at **yourusername.pythonanywhere.com**

**Useful Links:**
PythonAnywhere Official Site: [https://www.pythonanywhere.com](https://www.pythonanywhere.com)
Flask Deployment Docs: [https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/latest/deploying/](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/latest/deploying/)

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