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KazVee: Add internal link so users can find how to check the list of modules already installed

2026-04-04T17:28:52Z

Add internal link so users can find how to check the list of modules already installed

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	Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Flask#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.		Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Flask#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.

	When viewing the list of Python modules already installed, press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away, so you do not need to request it.		When viewing the [[:Flask#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of Python modules already installed]], press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away, so you do not need to request it.

	Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}		Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}

KazVee: Add another internal link so users can find the list of modules already installed

2026-04-04T17:12:27Z

Add another internal link so users can find the list of modules already installed

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	'''After you have checked''' the [[:Flask#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server, if there is another module you'd like to request, please create a post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide ALL the details below:		'''After you have checked''' the [[:Flask#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server, if there is another module you'd like to request, please create a post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide ALL the details below:
	# Confirm that you checked the list of modules already installed on your server.		# Confirm that you checked the [[:Flask#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.
	# Your account username.		# Your account username.
	# Your server.		# Your server.

KazVee: Move 'Request Additional Python Modules' section to below the servers list, add internal links

2026-04-04T16:54:21Z

Move 'Request Additional Python Modules' section to below the servers list, add internal links

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 {{Info|To check if a module is already installed, find use the '''View''' link for the server, and then press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away.}}
 == Morty server ==
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 | Johnny || 3.0.3 || 3.12 || [https://krydos2.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.12.py View] || /usr/bin/python3.12 || WSGI
 |}
 == How To Setup Flask on Plesk ==

KazVee: Add new Step 1 that users should confirm they already checked the list of installed modules

2026-04-04T16:38:00Z

Add new Step 1 that users should confirm they already checked the list of installed modules

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	Flask is a Python web framework built with a small core and easy-to-extend philosophy. Read more at [https://www.fullstackpython.com/flask.html Full Stack Python].		Flask is a Python web framework built with a small core and easy-to-extend philosophy. Read more at [https://www.fullstackpython.com/flask.html Full Stack Python].

			== Viewing Installed Python Modules ==

			{{Info\|To check if a module is already installed, find use the '''View''' link for the server, and then press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away.}}

			== Request Additional Python Modules ==

			{{Caution\|
			Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the list of modules already installed on your server.

			When viewing the list of Python modules already installed, press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away, so you do not need to request it.

			Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}

			'''After you have checked''' the list of modules already installed on your server, if there is another module you'd like to request, please create a post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide ALL the details below:
			# Confirm that you checked the list of modules already installed on your server for the version of Python you're using.
			# Your account username.
			# Your server.
			# The version of Python you're using.
			# The module(s) you need, including any specific version numbers.

	== Morty server ==		== Morty server ==

KazVee: Fix accidental reference to Django, since this is the Flask page

2026-03-17T22:53:45Z

Fix accidental reference to Django, since this is the Flask page

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	== Use Local Development Environment ==		== Use Local Development Environment ==

	Another option to see code changes reflected immediately is to develop your ~~Django~~ app on your home computer and then host the production copy on the server. This is a useful approach for users on the [[:Tommy]] and [[:Johnny]] servers, where WSGI Control Access is no longer offered.		Another option to see code changes reflected immediately is to develop your Flask app on your home computer and then host the production copy on the server. This is a useful approach for users on the [[:Tommy]] and [[:Johnny]] servers, where WSGI Control Access is no longer offered.

	== VPS ==		== VPS ==

Krydos: /* Request WSGI Control Access */ Flask uses flask.wsgi not dispatch.wsgi

2026-02-08T00:36:38Z

Request WSGI Control Access: Flask uses flask.wsgi not dispatch.wsgi

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	To try to keep the cost as low as possible, users on Morty also have the option to request that WSGI Control Access be temporarily enabled it to allow for debugging. Once they have completed troubleshooting, they can request for WSGI Control Access to be disabled.		To try to keep the cost as low as possible, users on Morty also have the option to request that WSGI Control Access be temporarily enabled it to allow for debugging. Once they have completed troubleshooting, they can request for WSGI Control Access to be disabled.

	Once you have created a Flask app that has a '~~dispatch~~.wsgi' file, create a new post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure to provide:		Once you have created a Flask app that has a 'flask.wsgi' file, create a new post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure to provide:
	# Your username.		# Your username.
	# Confirmation that you are on the Morty server.		# Confirmation that you are on the Morty server.

Krydos: /* Request WSGI Control Access */ Flask uses flask.wsgi not dispatch.wsgi

2026-02-08T00:36:07Z

Request WSGI Control Access: Flask uses flask.wsgi not dispatch.wsgi

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	# Your username.		# Your username.
	# Confirmation that you are on the Morty server.		# Confirmation that you are on the Morty server.
	# Confirmation that you have already created a '~~dispatch~~.wsgi' file.		# Confirmation that you have already created a 'flask.wsgi' file.
	# Confirmation that you understand that WSGI Control Access uses '''at a minimum''' 260 GB memory per day and your bill will probably be about '''$1.91 or more per month'''.		# Confirmation that you understand that WSGI Control Access uses '''at a minimum''' 260 GB memory per day and your bill will probably be about '''$1.91 or more per month'''.
	# The domain name(s) for which you want WSGI Control Access. '''Note:''' If you have 2 Flask apps on 2 different domains, you need to request WSGI Control Access for each domain.		# The domain name(s) for which you want WSGI Control Access. '''Note:''' If you have 2 Flask apps on 2 different domains, you need to request WSGI Control Access for each domain.

KazVee: Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

2025-08-31T18:57:42Z

Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

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	== Morty server ==		== Morty server ==

	{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a ~~[https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS~~]. We offer a range of VPS plans, starting at only $4 a month, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront~~.}}		{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a VPS. {{Template:VPSInfo}}}}

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	== Tommy server ==		== Tommy server ==

	{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a ~~[https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS~~]. We offer a range of VPS plans, starting at only $4 a month, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront~~.}}		{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a VPS. {{Template:VPSInfo}}}}

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	== Johnny server ==		== Johnny server ==

	{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a ~~[https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS~~]. We offer a range of VPS plans, starting at only $4 a month, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront~~.}}		{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a VPS. {{Template:VPSInfo}}}}

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	A new feature currently available only on the [[:Morty]] plan is the ability for users to restart their Flask app themselves. Please note that this feature takes '''at a minimum''' 260 GB memory per day, which will result in a bill of '''$1.91 or more'''.		A new feature currently available only on the [[:Morty]] plan is the ability for users to restart their Flask app themselves. Please note that this feature takes '''at a minimum''' 260 GB memory per day, which will result in a bill of '''$1.91 or more'''.

	WSGI Control Access is no longer available on the [[:Tommy]] and [[:Johnny]] servers. Users who need WSGI Control Access can [[:Moving_Your_Account \| move their account]] to Morty using our [https://heliohost.org/dashboard/move/ Dashboard page for account moves].		WSGI Control Access is no longer available on the [[:Tommy]] and [[:Johnny]] servers. Users who need WSGI Control Access can [[:Moving_Your_Account \| move their account]] to Morty using our [https://heliohost.org/dashboard/move/ Dashboard page for account moves], or purchase a VPS. {{Template:VPSInfo}} The main advantage of the VPS over Morty is you get root SSH access, which makes Flask development even easier.

	To try to keep the cost as low as possible, users on Morty also have the option to request that WSGI Control Access be temporarily enabled it to allow for debugging. Once they have completed troubleshooting, they can request for WSGI Control Access to be disabled.		To try to keep the cost as low as possible, users on Morty also have the option to request that WSGI Control Access be temporarily enabled it to allow for debugging. Once they have completed troubleshooting, they can request for WSGI Control Access to be disabled.

	Once you have created a Flask app that has a 'dispatch.wsgi' file, create a new post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure to provide:		Once you have created a Flask app that has a 'dispatch.wsgi' file, create a new post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure to provide:
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	On [[:Morty \| Morty]] you have the option to use WSGI in daemon mode, but it uses 260 GB memory per day so you would get overage charges every day and pay about $1.91 per month.		On [[:Morty \| Morty]] you have the option to use WSGI in daemon mode, but it uses 260 GB memory per day so you would get overage charges every day and pay about $1.91 per month.

	You can also switch to a ~~[https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS] to get rid of the error. ~~We offer a range of VPS plans, starting at only $4 a month, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.~~		You can also switch to a VPS to get rid of the error. {{Template:VPSInfo}}

	To get rid of the error on Morty, Tommy, or Johnny, you could use Python CGI instead of Flask.		To get rid of the error on Morty, Tommy, or Johnny, you could use Python CGI instead of Flask.

KazVee: Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

2025-08-31T18:31:33Z

Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

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	== VPS ==		== VPS ==

	You may prefer to ~~explore one of our paid [https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS ~~plans]~~, depending on your requirements. ~~We offer a range of VPS plans, starting at only $4 a month, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.~~ The main advantage of the VPS over Morty is you get root SSH access, which makes Flask development even easier.		You may prefer to upgrade to a VPS, depending on your requirements. {{Template:VPSInfo}} The main advantage of the VPS over Morty is you get root SSH access, which makes Flask development even easier.

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

KazVee: Update VPS details to show starting price of $4/month

2025-08-31T17:14:09Z

Update VPS details to show starting price of $4/month

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	== Tommy server ==		== Tommy server ==

	{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS]. ~~You can get~~ a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.}}		{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS]. We offer a range of VPS plans, starting at only $4 a month, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.}}

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	== Johnny server ==		== Johnny server ==

	{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS]. ~~You can get~~ a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.}}		{{Info\|If you need to run Flask on another version of Python, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS]. We offer a range of VPS plans, starting at only $4 a month, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.}}

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