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

2026-04-04T17:27:06Z

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

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:27, 4 April 2026
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	Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.		Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|list of 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.}}

	'''After you have checked''' the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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.		# Confirm that you checked the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|list of modules already installed]] on your server for the version of Python you're using.
	# Your account username.		# Your account username.
	# Your server.		# Your server.

KazVee: Additional clarity that installed modules can be used right away

2026-04-04T16:42:40Z

Additional clarity that installed modules can be used right away

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:42, 4 April 2026
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	Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.		Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 you do not need to request it.		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.}}		Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}

KazVee: Removed extra word

2026-04-04T16:13:56Z

Removed extra word

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:13, 4 April 2026
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	'''After you have checked''' the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 ~~already~~ checked the list of modules already installed on your server for the version of Python you're using.		# 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 account username.
	# Your server.		# Your server.

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

2026-04-04T16:13:27Z

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

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:13, 4 April 2026
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	Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}		Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}

	'''After you have checked''' the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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:		'''After you have checked''' the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 already checked the list of modules already installed on your server for the version of Python you're using.
	# Your account username.		# Your account username.
	# Your server.		# Your server.

KazVee: Change banner color to yellow, add bold font, add another info banner, add numbers to the list of details required to make it easier to follow

2025-05-03T00:13:35Z

Change banner color to yellow, add bold font, add another info banner, add numbers to the list of details required to make it easier to follow

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	== Python Versions Available ==		== Python Versions Available ==

			Below are details of the Python versions available on each server, and links to view the Python modules already installed.

			=== Viewing Installed Python Modules ===

			{{Info\|To check if a module is already installed, use the '''View''' link for the server and Python version of your choice, 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.}}

	=== Morty Server ===		=== Morty Server ===
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	== Request Additional Python Modules ==		== Request Additional Python Modules ==

	{{~~Info~~\|		{{Caution\|
	Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.		Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.

	Please do not request modules that are already installed.		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 you do not need to request it.
	}}
			Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}

	After you have checked the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 ~~'''your~~ account username~~''', '''your~~ server~~''', the '''~~version of Python you're using~~''', and '''the~~ module(s) you need~~'''~~ including any ~~relevant '''~~version numbers~~''' for them~~.		'''After you have checked''' the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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:
			# Your account username.
			# Your server.
			# The version of Python you're using.
			# The module(s) you need, including any specific version numbers.

	== Running Python scripts outside cgi-bin folder ==		== Running Python scripts outside cgi-bin folder ==

KazVee: Add link to view Error Logs

2025-04-20T23:11:49Z

Add link to view Error Logs

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:11, 20 April 2025
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	== Further Support ==		== Further Support ==

	If this tutorial has not worked for you, please go back and check all of your steps again to make sure you didn't miss anything. If you can't figure out what is wrong, 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 this tutorial has not worked for you, please go back and check all of your steps again to make sure you didn't miss anything. If you can't figure out what is wrong, please check your account [[:View_Error_Logs \| error logs]], since these will often provide information that can help you resolve the problem. 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: Fix code sections to restore single "=" where they should be

2025-01-22T06:57:36Z

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

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:57, 22 January 2025
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	* Highlight 'test.py' and select 'Edit in Text Editor'		* Highlight 'test.py' and select 'Edit in Text Editor'
	* Leave 'UTF-8' as the encoding, set 'Line break type' to 'Convert to Unix style' and copy/paste the below into the large text field:		* Leave 'UTF-8' as the encoding, set 'Line break type' to 'Convert to Unix style' and copy/paste the below into the large text field:


	<pre>		<pre>
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	}}		}}

	After you have checked the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 '''your account username''', '''your server''', the '''version of Python you're using''', and '''the module(s) you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.		After you have checked the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 '''your account username''', '''your server''', the '''version of Python you're using''', and '''the module(s) you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.

	== Running Python scripts outside cgi-bin folder ==		== Running Python scripts outside cgi-bin folder ==
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	== Further Support ==		== Further Support ==

	If this tutorial has not worked for you, please go back and check all of your steps again to make sure you didn't miss anything. If you can't figure out what is wrong, 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 this tutorial has not worked for you, please go back and check all of your steps again to make sure you didn't miss anything. If you can't figure out what is wrong, 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: Fix code sections to restore single "=" where they should be

2025-01-22T05:17:30Z

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

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:17, 22 January 2025
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	=== Morty Server ===		=== Morty Server ===

	{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"		{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
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	=== Tommy Server ===		=== Tommy Server ===

	{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"		{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
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	=== Johnny Server ===		=== Johnny Server ===

	{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"		{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
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	print("Content-Type: text/html\n\n")		print("Content-Type: text/html\n\n")

	print("~~HelioHost~~ rules!")		print("Heliohost rules!")
	</pre>		</pre>

KazVee: Update server listings to preferred order

2025-01-17T18:43:34Z

Update server listings to preferred order

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:43, 17 January 2025
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	== Python Versions Available ==		== Python Versions Available ==

			=== Morty Server ===

	{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"		{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"
	~~\|+ style=="caption-side:top; \|'''Johnny server'''~~
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3.9 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.9 \|\| [https://~~krydos2~~.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.9.py View]		\| 3.9 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.9 \|\| [https://krydos3.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.9.py View]
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3.12 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.12 \|\| [https://~~krydos2~~.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.12.py View]		\| 3.12 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.12 \|\| [https://krydos3.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.12.py View]
	\|}		\|}

			=== Tommy Server ===

	{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"		{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"
	~~\|+ style=="caption-side:top; \|'''Tommy server'''~~
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
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	\| 3.12 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.12 \|\| [https://krydos1.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.12.py View]		\| 3.12 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.12 \|\| [https://krydos1.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.12.py View]
	\|}		\|}

			=== Johnny Server ===

	{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"		{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"
	~~\|+ style=="caption-side:top; \|'''Morty server'''~~
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3.9 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.9 \|\| [https://~~krydos3~~.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.9.py View]		\| 3.9 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.9 \|\| [https://krydos2.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.9.py View]
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3.12 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.12 \|\| [https://~~krydos3~~.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.12.py View]		\| 3.12 \|\| #!/usr/bin/python3.12 \|\| [https://krydos2.heliohost.org/pyinfo/info3.12.py View]
	\|}		\|}

KazVee: Update to use H2 headers for better readability

2025-01-17T17:14:20Z

Update to use H2 headers for better readability

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	= Python =		== Python ==

	The easiest way to get started with Python on a server is with CGI. The only real difference between CGI and running the script on your home computer is that CGI needs to output a 'Content-Type' header.		The easiest way to get started with Python on a server is with CGI. The only real difference between CGI and running the script on your home computer is that CGI needs to output a 'Content-Type' header.
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	{{Info\|We also have tutorials for building with [[:Flask\|Flask]], [[:Django_on_HelioHost\|creating a new Django project]], and [[:Converting_an_Existing_Django_App\|converting an existing Django app to work on HelioHost]].}}		{{Info\|We also have tutorials for building with [[:Flask\|Flask]], [[:Django_on_HelioHost\|creating a new Django project]], and [[:Converting_an_Existing_Django_App\|converting an existing Django app to work on HelioHost]].}}

	= Python Versions Available =		== Python Versions Available ==

	{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"		{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"
	\|+ style="caption-side:top; \|'''Johnny server'''		\|+ style=="caption-side:top; \|'''Johnny server'''
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
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	\|}		\|}

	{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"		{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"
	\|+ style="caption-side:top; \|'''Tommy server'''		\|+ style=="caption-side:top; \|'''Tommy server'''
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
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	\|}		\|}

	{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"		{\| class=="wikitable" style=="margin:auto"
	\|+ style="caption-side:top; \|'''Morty server'''		\|+ style=="caption-side:top; \|'''Morty server'''
	\|-		\|-
	! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed		! Python Version !! Python Path !! Python Modules Installed
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	\|}		\|}

	= Steps =		== Steps ==

	* Open the File Manager in Plesk		* Open the File Manager in Plesk
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	If everything worked, you should see 'HelioHost rules!' displayed in your browser.		If everything worked, you should see 'HelioHost rules!' displayed in your browser.

	= Code Explanation =		== Code Explanation ==

	In the code pasted in, the first line is called the 'shebang'. It tells the server which version of Python to use.		In the code pasted in, the first line is called the 'shebang'. It tells the server which version of Python to use.
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	The second line of code is the 'Content-Type' header. This is important so the server knows what to do with the output that follows. If you forget it, your script will give you an error. The 'Content-Type' header always has to have the two end lines immediately after it. That's what the two '\n' are.		The second line of code is the 'Content-Type' header. This is important so the server knows what to do with the output that follows. If you forget it, your script will give you an error. The 'Content-Type' header always has to have the two end lines immediately after it. That's what the two '\n' are.

	= Troubleshooting =		== Troubleshooting ==

	If you don't see the module you need, your script will probably give you an error when you try to import the missing module. You can [[View_Error_Logs\|view your account error logs]] for details on which module is missing and causing the error.		If you don't see the module you need, your script will probably give you an error when you try to import the missing module. You can [[View_Error_Logs\|view your account error logs]] for details on which module is missing and causing the error.

	= Request Additional Python Modules =		== Request Additional Python Modules ==

	{{Info\|		{{Info\|
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	}}		}}

	After you have checked the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 '''your account username''', '''your server''', the '''version of Python you're using''', and '''the module(s) you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.		After you have checked the [[:Python_Tutorial#Python_Versions_Available\|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 '''your account username''', '''your server''', the '''version of Python you're using''', and '''the module(s) you need''' including any relevant '''version numbers''' for them.

	= Running Python scripts outside cgi-bin folder =		== Running Python scripts outside cgi-bin folder ==

	Executing a CGI script outside the 'cgi-bin' folder is possible with some modifications.		Executing a CGI script outside the 'cgi-bin' folder is possible with some modifications.

	= Steps =		== Steps ==

	* Go to '/home/<your username>/httpdocs'. (If you were transferred from the old cPanel, the folder will be called 'public_html')		* Go to '/home/<your username>/httpdocs'. (If you were transferred from the old cPanel, the folder will be called 'public_html')
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	The first two lines make '.py' files executable outside 'cgi-bin', and the last line makes the filename 'index.py' show up if someone goes to your domain without having to type out the filename like 'domain.helioho.st/index.py'. This also supports other CGI file extensions.		The first two lines make '.py' files executable outside 'cgi-bin', and the last line makes the filename 'index.py' show up if someone goes to your domain without having to type out the filename like 'domain.helioho.st/index.py'. This also supports other CGI file extensions.

	= Further Support =		== Further Support ==

	If this tutorial has not worked for you, please go back and check all of your steps again to make sure you didn't miss anything. If you can't figure out what is wrong, 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 this tutorial has not worked for you, please go back and check all of your steps again to make sure you didn't miss anything. If you can't figure out what is wrong, 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.