Getting started with Python

Python plans run your own script, such as a Discord bot.

Upload your code#

Drag your files onto the Files page, or upload a zip and choose Unarchive from its menu. For a repository, the GitHub page under More can pull your code onto the server. For a large project, use the SFTP details in Settings > General.

Set how it starts#

Both of these are in Settings > Startup:

• Install Requirements: this runs first. By default it is pip install -r requirements.txt, so list your packages in requirements.txt.
• Startup Command: by default this is python main.py. Change it if your main file has another name.

Then start the server on the Console page. Your script's output and any errors appear there.

Ports and databases#

If your app listens for connections, it must use 0.0.0.0 and a port shown on the Network page. Your port is also available to your code in the SERVER_PORT environment variable.

If you need MySQL, create a database on the Databases page and copy its details into your code.

Keep a copy#

Not every Python plan includes backups, so keep your own copy of your code and data. If your plan has them, use the Backups page.