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I'm getting 'file not found' running my script. What did I do wrong?

The error "file not found" usually means your script is trying to access a file that: Doesn't exist at the…

I'm getting an 'Internal server error' with my cgi script. What gives?

If you're getting an “Internal Server Error” (500) while running a CGI script on 4GoodHosting, here’s how to…

What does the 'premature end of script headers' error mean?

The error “Premature end of script headers” means your CGI script didn’t send the proper HTTP headers that the server…

What is the CGI-BIN directory?

The CGI-BIN directory (short for Common Gateway Interface Binary) is a special folder on a web server where executable…

What permissions will I need to set my CGI scripts to for them to function?

Recommended Permissions for CGI Scripts: 🔹 File Permission: 755 This means: Owner can read, write, and execute…

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