PYTHONWarningFramework ErrorMay 3, 2026

Framework Error

TemplateNotFound: Unable to find template '/templates/users.html' in the '/templates' directory

What This Error Means

This error occurs when a template cannot be found by the templating engine, which in this case is likely Jinja2.

Why It Happens

This error happens when the templating engine is unable to locate the specified template file. This can be due to a typo in the template name, a misconfigured template directory, or a template file that does not exist.

How to Fix It

  1. 1To fix this error, ensure that the template file exists in the specified directory and that the template name is correct. You can also try checking the template directory configuration in your application settings. Here are the steps to follow:
  2. 21. Verify the template file name and path.
  3. 32. Check the template directory configuration in your application settings.
  4. 43. Ensure that the template file is in the correct location.

Example Code Solution

❌ Before (problematic code)
Python
from flask import render_template
render_template('users.html', username='John')
✅ After (fixed code)
Python
from flask import render_template
render_template('users.html', username='John', template_folder='/path/to/templates')

Fix for TemplateNotFound: Unable to find template '/templates/users.html' in the '/templates' directory

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