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

2025-08-31T18:58:27Z

Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

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	== Details ==		== Details ==

	{{Info\|If you need a different version of Perl, 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 a different version of Perl, you'll need to get a VPS. {{Template:VPSInfo}}}}

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KazVee: Add Tutorials category tag to the page

2025-07-13T03:39:39Z

Add Tutorials category tag to the page

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	If you encounter any problems, please check your account [[:View_Error_Logs \| error logs]], since these will often provide information that can help you resolve the issue. If you're still stuck, please post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''' and any '''error message(s)''' received.		If you encounter any problems, please check your account [[:View_Error_Logs \| error logs]], since these will often provide information that can help you resolve the issue. If you're still stuck, please post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''' and any '''error message(s)''' received.

			[[Category:Tutorials]]

KazVee: Add Further Support section with link to view Error Logs

2025-04-20T23:35:44Z

Add Further Support section with link to view Error Logs

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	A good tutorial can be found [https://perlmaven.com/installing-perl-and-getting-started here].		A good tutorial can be found [https://perlmaven.com/installing-perl-and-getting-started here].

			== Further Support ==

			If you encounter any problems, please check your account [[:View_Error_Logs \| error logs]], since these will often provide information that can help you resolve the issue. If you're still stuck, please post in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''' and any '''error message(s)''' received.

KazVee: Add Morty & update server names to preferred order

2025-01-22T20:23:38Z

Add Morty & update server names to preferred order

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	! Server !! Path !! Version !! Loader		! Server !! Path !! Version !! Loader
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Johnny~~ \|\| /usr/bin/perl \|\| 5.16.3\|\| CGI		\| Morty \|\| /usr/bin/perl \|\| 5.16.3\|\| CGI
	\|-		\|-
	\| Tommy \|\| /usr/bin/perl \|\| 5.16.3 \|\| CGI		\| Tommy \|\| /usr/bin/perl \|\| 5.16.3 \|\| CGI
			\|-
			\| Johnny \|\| /usr/bin/perl \|\| 5.16.3 \|\| CGI
	\|}		\|}

KazVee: Fix code sections to restore single "=" where they should be

2025-01-22T05:40:26Z

Fix code sections to restore single "=" where they should be

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	== Requesting additional Perl libraries ==		== Requesting additional Perl libraries ==

	To request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do==add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''', your '''server''', and '''the libraries you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.		To request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''', your '''server''', and '''the libraries you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.

	== Disabled ==		== Disabled ==

KazVee: Fix code sections to restore single "=" where they should be

2025-01-22T05:14:47Z

Fix code sections to restore single "=" where they should be

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:14, 22 January 2025
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	{{Info\|If you need a different version of Perl, 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 a different version of Perl, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS]. You can get a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.}}

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	! Server !! Path !! Version !! Loader		! Server !! Path !! Version !! Loader

KazVee: Update to use H2 headers for better readability

2025-01-17T17:10:32Z

Update to use H2 headers for better readability

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	= Perl =		== Perl ==

	Perl is one of the most established programming languages on the Internet. With its powerful string processing capabilities and the optional availability of almost every library imaginable, Perl is an excellent choice for somebody looking to allow flexibility and expandability. At HelioHost, we offer Perl configured with more than 100 basic libraries and can add additional modules upon request. If you're a Perl developer looking for free hosting, HelioHost is the place to be.		Perl is one of the most established programming languages on the Internet. With its powerful string processing capabilities and the optional availability of almost every library imaginable, Perl is an excellent choice for somebody looking to allow flexibility and expandability. At HelioHost, we offer Perl configured with more than 100 basic libraries and can add additional modules upon request. If you're a Perl developer looking for free hosting, HelioHost is the place to be.

	= Details =		== Details ==

	{{Info\|If you need a different version of Perl, 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 a different version of Perl, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS]. You can get a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.}}

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	! Server !! Path !! Version !! Loader		! Server !! Path !! Version !! Loader
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	\|}		\|}

	= Enabled =		== Enabled ==

	= Extensive set of default libraries =		== Extensive set of default libraries ==

	HelioHost offers more than 100 Perl libraries by default on all free hosting accounts.		HelioHost offers more than 100 Perl libraries by default on all free hosting accounts.

	= Requesting additional Perl libraries =		== Requesting additional Perl libraries ==

	To request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''', your '''server''', and '''the libraries you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.		To request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do==add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''', your '''server''', and '''the libraries you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.

	= Disabled =		== Disabled ==

	= Root-level Access =		== Root-level Access ==

	As a security restriction, we force each Perl script to run as its HelioHost user through suEXEC. This prevents any actions that require root-level access. This shouldn't be a problem for legitimate uses.		As a security restriction, we force each Perl script to run as its HelioHost user through suEXEC. This prevents any actions that require root-level access. This shouldn't be a problem for legitimate uses.

	= Getting Started =		== Getting Started ==

	Perl scripts are easy to configure and run. To test it out with a simple example, follow the steps below:		Perl scripts are easy to configure and run. To test it out with a simple example, follow the steps below:

	= Navigate to your main domain =		== Navigate to your main domain ==

	If you were transferred from the old cPanel, your main domain will be parked on the 'public_html' directory.		If you were transferred from the old cPanel, your main domain will be parked on the 'public_html' directory.
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	If you created a new account on Plesk, your directory will be 'httpdocs'.		If you created a new account on Plesk, your directory will be 'httpdocs'.

	= Create a 'perl.pl' file inside the 'cgi-bin' directory with these contents: =		== Create a 'perl.pl' file inside the 'cgi-bin' directory with these contents: ==

	<pre>		<pre>
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	</pre>		</pre>

	= Edit file permissions =		== Edit file permissions ==

	Edit the 'perl.pl' file's CHMOD permissions to '755' ('rwx r-x r-x').		Edit the 'perl.pl' file's CHMOD permissions to '755' ('rwx r-x r-x').

	= Open file in your browser =		== Open file in your browser ==

	Navigate to 'domain.heliohost.us/cgi-bin/perl.pl' in your browser.		Navigate to 'domain.heliohost.us/cgi-bin/perl.pl' in your browser.
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	If everything is working you should see 'Perl as CGI is working...' displayed in your browser.		If everything is working you should see 'Perl as CGI is working...' displayed in your browser.

	= Guidance for editing 'perl.pl' =		== Guidance for editing 'perl.pl' ==

	Leave the first line as the shebang ('#!/usr/bin/perl').		Leave the first line as the shebang ('#!/usr/bin/perl').
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	Ensure you output a 'Content-type' header before anything else.		Ensure you output a 'Content-type' header before anything else.

	= Making Perl executable inside 'httpdocs' =		== Making Perl executable inside 'httpdocs' ==

	If you prefer to make Perl executable directly inside the 'httpdocs' folder, you can do this by using an '.htaccess' file with these contents:		If you prefer to make Perl executable directly inside the 'httpdocs' folder, you can do this by using an '.htaccess' file with these contents:
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	You can then navigate to 'domain.heliohost.us/perl.pl' and view the 'Perl as CGI is working...' success message.		You can then navigate to 'domain.heliohost.us/perl.pl' and view the 'Perl as CGI is working...' success message.

	= Further Learning =		== Further Learning ==

	A good tutorial can be found [https://perlmaven.com/installing-perl-and-getting-started here].		A good tutorial can be found [https://perlmaven.com/installing-perl-and-getting-started here].

KazVee at 03:12, 1 November 2024

2024-11-01T03:12:05Z

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	= Navigate to your main domain =		= Navigate to your main domain =

	If you were transferred from the old cPanel, your main domain will be parked on the `public_html` directory.		If you were transferred from the old cPanel, your main domain will be parked on the 'public_html' directory.

	If you created a new account on Plesk, your directory will be `httpdocs`.		If you created a new account on Plesk, your directory will be 'httpdocs'.

	= Create a `perl.pl` file inside the `cgi-bin` directory with these contents: =		= Create a 'perl.pl' file inside the 'cgi-bin' directory with these contents: =

	<pre>		<pre>
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	= Edit file permissions =		= Edit file permissions =

	Edit the `perl.pl` file's CHMOD permissions to `755` (`rwx r-x r-x`).		Edit the 'perl.pl' file's CHMOD permissions to '755' ('rwx r-x r-x').

	= Open file in your browser =		= Open file in your browser =

	Navigate to `domain.heliohost.us/cgi-bin/perl.pl` in your browser.		Navigate to 'domain.heliohost.us/cgi-bin/perl.pl' in your browser.

	If everything is working you should see `Perl as CGI is working...` displayed in your browser.		If everything is working you should see 'Perl as CGI is working...' displayed in your browser.

	= Guidance for editing `perl.pl` =		= Guidance for editing 'perl.pl' =

	Leave the first line as the shebang (`#!/usr/bin/perl`).		Leave the first line as the shebang ('#!/usr/bin/perl').

	Below the shebang, you may write Perl code.		Below the shebang, you may write Perl code.

	Ensure you output a `Content-type` header before anything else.		Ensure you output a 'Content-type' header before anything else.

	= Making Perl executable inside `httpdocs` =		= Making Perl executable inside 'httpdocs' =

	If you prefer to make Perl executable directly inside the `httpdocs` folder, you can do this by using an `.htaccess` file with these contents:		If you prefer to make Perl executable directly inside the 'httpdocs' folder, you can do this by using an '.htaccess' file with these contents:

	<pre>		<pre>
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	</pre>		</pre>

	You can then navigate to `domain.heliohost.us/perl.pl` and view the `Perl as CGI is working...` success message.		You can then navigate to 'domain.heliohost.us/perl.pl' and view the 'Perl as CGI is working...' success message.

	= Further Learning =		= Further Learning =

	A good tutorial can be found [https://perlmaven.com/installing-perl-and-getting-started here].		A good tutorial can be found [https://perlmaven.com/installing-perl-and-getting-started here].

KazVee at 18:08, 17 October 2024

2024-10-17T18:08:02Z

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	= Details =		= Details =

	If you need a different version of Perl, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS].		{{Info\|If you need a different version of Perl, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS]. You can get a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.}}

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KazVee at 15:54, 4 October 2024

2024-10-04T15:54:32Z

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	== Perl ==		= Perl =

	Perl is one of the most established programming languages on the Internet. With its powerful string processing capabilities and the optional availability of almost every library imaginable, Perl is an excellent choice for somebody looking to allow flexibility and expandability. At HelioHost, we offer Perl configured with more than 100 basic libraries and can add additional modules upon request. If you're a Perl developer looking for free hosting, HelioHost is the place to be.		Perl is one of the most established programming languages on the Internet. With its powerful string processing capabilities and the optional availability of almost every library imaginable, Perl is an excellent choice for somebody looking to allow flexibility and expandability. At HelioHost, we offer Perl configured with more than 100 basic libraries and can add additional modules upon request. If you're a Perl developer looking for free hosting, HelioHost is the place to be.

	== Details ==		= Details =

	If you need a different version of Perl, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS].		If you need a different version of Perl, you'll need to get a [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS].
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	== Enabled ==		= Enabled =

	== Extensive set of default libraries ==		= Extensive set of default libraries =

	HelioHost offers more than 100 Perl libraries by default on all free hosting accounts.		HelioHost offers more than 100 Perl libraries by default on all free hosting accounts.

	== Requesting additional Perl libraries ==		= Requesting additional Perl libraries =

	To request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''', your '''server''', and '''the libraries you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.		To request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum], making sure to provide your '''username''', your '''server''', and '''the libraries you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.

	== Disabled ==		= Disabled =

	== Root-level Access ==		= Root-level Access =

	As a security restriction, we force each Perl script to run as its HelioHost user through suEXEC. This prevents any actions that require root-level access. This shouldn't be a problem for legitimate uses.		As a security restriction, we force each Perl script to run as its HelioHost user through suEXEC. This prevents any actions that require root-level access. This shouldn't be a problem for legitimate uses.

	== Getting Started ==		= Getting Started =

	Perl scripts are easy to configure and run. To test it out with a simple example, follow the steps below:		Perl scripts are easy to configure and run. To test it out with a simple example, follow the steps below:

	== Navigate to your main domain ==		= Navigate to your main domain =

	If you were transferred from the old cPanel, your main domain will be parked on the `public_html` directory.		If you were transferred from the old cPanel, your main domain will be parked on the `public_html` directory.
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	If you created a new account on Plesk, your directory will be `httpdocs`.		If you created a new account on Plesk, your directory will be `httpdocs`.

	== Create a `perl.pl` file inside the `cgi-bin` directory with these contents: ==		= Create a `perl.pl` file inside the `cgi-bin` directory with these contents: =

	<pre>		<pre>
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	</pre>		</pre>

	== Edit file permissions ==		= Edit file permissions =

	Edit the `perl.pl` file's CHMOD permissions to `755` (`rwx r-x r-x`).		Edit the `perl.pl` file's CHMOD permissions to `755` (`rwx r-x r-x`).

	== Open file in your browser ==		= Open file in your browser =

	Navigate to `domain.heliohost.us/cgi-bin/perl.pl` in your browser.		Navigate to `domain.heliohost.us/cgi-bin/perl.pl` in your browser.
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	If everything is working you should see `Perl as CGI is working...` displayed in your browser.		If everything is working you should see `Perl as CGI is working...` displayed in your browser.

	== Guidance for editing `perl.pl` ==		= Guidance for editing `perl.pl` =

	Leave the first line as the shebang (`#!/usr/bin/perl`).		Leave the first line as the shebang (`#!/usr/bin/perl`).
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	Ensure you output a `Content-type` header before anything else.		Ensure you output a `Content-type` header before anything else.

	== Making Perl executable inside `httpdocs` ==		= Making Perl executable inside `httpdocs` =

	If you prefer to make Perl executable directly inside the `httpdocs` folder, you can do this by using an `.htaccess` file with these contents:		If you prefer to make Perl executable directly inside the `httpdocs` folder, you can do this by using an `.htaccess` file with these contents:
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	You can then navigate to `domain.heliohost.us/perl.pl` and view the `Perl as CGI is working...` success message.		You can then navigate to `domain.heliohost.us/perl.pl` and view the `Perl as CGI is working...` success message.

	== Further Learning ==		= Further Learning =

	A good tutorial can be found [https://perlmaven.com/installing-perl-and-getting-started here].		A good tutorial can be found [https://perlmaven.com/installing-perl-and-getting-started here].