What is CGI? Carrie SmahaUpdated on January 2, 2020 1 Minute 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. Summarize and Research with AIShare on Social Media Carrie Smaha Senior Manager Marketing Operations Carrie Smaha is a digital strategy, web development, and SEO leader with 20 years of experience. She built her foundation in fast-paced agency environments before moving in-house to InMotion Hosting, where she leads go-to-market programs, agency initiatives, and technical product marketing that connects product capability to real customer decisions. More Articles by Carrie Related Articles Enable HSTS in Cloudflare for Stronger SSL Security How to Enable DNSSEC with Cloudflare Configuring Jetpack to work with Cloudflare AutoSSL with Cloudflare Enable Under Attack Mode in Cloudflare How to Set Up Cloudflare with InMotion Hosting How to Verify Your Website With Google Search Console How to Create Your Own Git Server How to Keep Regular Backups for Reseller Accounts How to Cancel Your Backup Manager Subscription
