Using Django's Built-in Authentication System

Introduction to Django Authentication

Django comes with a built-in authentication system that allows you to manage user accounts and permissions. In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Django's authentication system.

Step 1: Create a New User

To start, you need to create a new user. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:

python manage.py createsuperuser

Step 2: Login to the Admin Interface

Next, you need to login to the admin interface. You can do this by going to http://localhost:8000/admin in your web browser.

Step 3: Create a New User Account

After logging in, you can create a new user account by clicking on the 'Users' link and then clicking on the 'Add user' button. Fill in the required information and click 'Save' to create the new user account.

Step 4: Assign Permissions to the New User

After creating the new user account, you need to assign permissions to the user. You can do this by clicking on the 'Groups' link and then clicking on the 'Add group' button. Fill in the required information and click 'Save' to create the new group.