This guide details the use of Perl or Python scripts on Infomaniak hosting and the management of their modules.

Prerequisites

To run Python or Perl scripts via Apache on a Cloud Server, the interpretation of files with the .py and .pl extensions is not enabled by default.

Using your FTP software/client or the Web FTP, add and adapt the following directive to the .htaccess file located in the folder containing your scripts:

AddHandler cgi-script .pl .cgi .py
Options +ExecCGI

Installing additional modules

On a Cloud Server, you have the option to install third-party libraries that are not included by default.

Python

• Installation is done via PIP, which is a package manager used to install and manage packages written in Python.
• Infomaniak offers PIP and PIP3 via the Fast Installer tool.
• Once PIP is installed, you can install Python modules by specifying --user when running the command. For example:

• pip3 install mysql-connector-python --user

Perl

• Perl modules can also be added via SSH (console). They need to be installed in the user directory, and their full path must be defined within the scripts.

Important technical information

• Interpreter path: /usr/bin/python
• Extensions: Scripts must have the .pl, .cgi, or .py extension.
• Limitations: The mod_python module is not supported.

Troubleshooting (CGIWrap)

If you encounter the following error when uploading an image:

CGIWrap Error: Execution of this script not permitted
Request Data:Extra Path Info: /dossier/.../image.PL.12.34.gif

The server interprets the file as a script because it contains ".PL" (or .PY) in its name. Solution: Simply rename the file to remove this extension (example: image-12-34.gif).