Resolving the "TemplateDoesNotExist" Error in Django

Based on your screenshot, you're encountering a "TemplateDoesNotExist" error for the template "home.html" when accessing the root URL of your Django application. This error occurs when Django cannot find the template file you're trying to render.

Common Solutions

1. Check Your Template Directory Configuration

Make sure your template directories are properly configured in your settings.py file:

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TEMPLATES = [
    {
        "BACKEND": "django.template.backends.django.DjangoTemplates",
        "DIRS": [
            os.path.join(BASE_DIR, "templates"),  # Adjust this path as needed
        ],
        "APP_DIRS": True,
        "OPTIONS": {
            # other options...
        },
    },
]

2. Verify Template Location

Django looks for templates in:

• Directories specified in the DIRS option
• Each app's templates directory (if APP_DIRS is True)

Make sure your "home.html" template exists in one of these locations:

• /your_project_path/templates/home.html (if using project-level templates)
• /your_project_path/your_app/templates/home.html (if using app-level templates)

3. Check Template Naming and App Structure

If using app-level templates, you might need to include the app name in the template path:

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return render(request, 'your_app/home.html')

And ensure your template is located at:

your_app/
    templates/
        your_app/
            home.html

4. Verify File Permissions

Ensure the template file and directories have proper read permissions for the web server.

5. Check for Typos

Verify there are no typos in:

• The template name in your view function
• The actual filename
• Directory paths in your settings

Next Steps

1. Double-check the exact location of your template file
2. Verify your template directories configuration
3. Make sure the template file exists and has the correct name
4. Check that the web server has permission to read the file

If you need more specific help, please share:

• Your project structure
• The relevant view function code
• Your TEMPLATES setting from settings.py