What is CGI? Updated on January 2, 2020 by Carrie Smaha 0 Minutes, 50 Seconds to Read CGI stands for common gateway interface. When you log into file manager in cPanel for the first time, you’ll notice a folder in your Public_html folder called your “cgi-bin”. CGI in the most basic of terms is a way that the webserver communicated information to a CGI program. The cgi-bin folder is where you will store the scripts such as Perl (.pl) that your website will use. If your website contains a form for your visitors to fill out created directly from code, then it’s likely this form will be handled with a script placed in the CGI-bin folder. If you’re using a CMS like WordPress, then your forms are mostly being created through a plugin or built-in functionality. Consult with your documentation in order to learn more about to create your form. If you would like more information on using a form on your website please see our link: How Contact Forms Work. You can also learn how to create forms using a script like FormMail. Share this Article Carrie Smaha Senior Manager Marketing Operations Carrie Smaha is a Senior Marketing Operations leader with over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, web development, and IT project management. She specializes in go-to-market programs and SaaS solutions for WordPress and VPS Hosting, working closely with technical teams and customers to deliver high-performance, scalable platforms. At InMotion Hosting, she drives product marketing initiatives that blend strategic insight with technical depth. More Articles by Carrie Related Articles BlaB! AX Maintenance Mode How to Log in to BlaB! AX 6 Ways to Improve Website Accessibility How to Create HTML Pages with the CherryTree Note-Taking Application Connecting with Google Analytics in Jetpack Search Engine Optimization with Jetpack Professional FlatPress Themes and Styles How to Manage User Account Settings in OctoberCMS Force HTTPS in OctoberCMS with RedirectToHTTPS How to Uninstall Plugins in OctoberCMS
Hello! First, make sure you’ve enabled the ability to view hidden files if you are using cPanel’s file manager. It’s also possible that your website does not use cgi-bin because it is configured a different way. Hope that helps!
