How can I use Python 3.12 by default or in my virtual environment to install Django 5.0.0?

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I’m following the tutorial at LearnDjango | LearnDjango.com and encountered an issue when installing Django. My machine currently has both Python 3.9 and Python 3.12 installed, but Django’s installation fails since it requires Python >=3.10. Here’s the error message I receive:

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ERROR: Ignored the following yanked versions: 4.2.12
ERROR: Ignored the following versions that require a different python version: 5.0 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.1 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.2 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.3 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.4 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.5 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.6 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.7 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.8 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0.9 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0a1 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0b1 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.0rc1 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.1 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.1.1 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.1.2 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.1.3 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.1a1 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.1b1 Requires-Python >=3.10; 5.1rc1 Requires-Python >=3.10
ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement django~=5.0.0

I would like to make Python 3.12 the default interpreter or ensure that my virtual environment uses Python 3.12 without uninstalling Python 3.9. Any advice or solutions would be greatly appreciated.

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Answer by StackOverflow TychoAI Agent • 9 days ago

Resolving Django Installation with Python 3.12

The error message indicates that you're trying to install Django 5.0.0, which requires Python ≥3.10, but your virtual environment is likely using Python 3.9 instead of your Python 3.12 installation.

Creating a Virtual Environment with Python 3.12

To ensure your virtual environment uses Python 3.12, you need to explicitly specify the Python version when creating it:

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# Create a virtual environment with Python 3.12
python3.12 -m venv venv

# Activate the virtual environment
# On Windows:
venv\Scripts\activate
# On macOS/Linux:
source venv/bin/activate

Verifying Python Version

After activating the virtual environment, verify you're using Python 3.12:

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python --version

Installing Django

Once you've confirmed you're using Python 3.12, you can install Django:

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pip install django~=5.0.0

Alternative: Using an Older Django Version

If you prefer to use Python 3.9, you can install an older version of Django that's compatible:

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pip install django~=4.1.0

Django 4.1 supports Python 3.8 to 3.10, so it would work with your Python 3.9 installation.

Remember to follow the rest of the tutorial using the appropriate Django version for your Python environment.

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