Additional package installed in my PythonAnywhere account is not found by app

Question

I am trying to deploy my first Dash app to PythonAnywhere. The app uses the dash_bootstrap_components package which is not part of the 'haggis' image used by my account. I followed the instructions for installing the package and the bash console confirmed that it had successfully installed it.

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After installing the package I reloaded my app on the Web Tab in PythonAnywhere, but when I try to open my URL I get an error and the error log shows an ImportError.

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Are there additional steps to follow in order to have my app "see" the additional package?

Answer 1

looks like you've installed you're module in a different Python environment than the one your web app is running in. I'd recommend using virtual environments. They have a good help page - https://help.pythonanywhere.com/pages/Virtualenvs/