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Resolving Flask Web Service Connection Refused Issues: A Guide from Localhost to External Access Configuration
This article delves into the common connection refused issues encountered when developing Flask web services, particularly when the service runs on localhost (127.0.0.1) and is inaccessible from external devices. By analyzing Flask's default configuration mechanisms, it explains in detail how to make the service visible to external networks by setting the host parameter to '0.0.0.0', with complete code examples and network configuration instructions. Additionally, the article discusses related security considerations and debugging techniques to help developers fully understand and resolve such connectivity problems.