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Using FormMail with Infomaniak

Update 03/16/2026

This guide details the use of the FormMail script on the various Infomaniak hosting offers.

 

Preamble

  • FormMail is a free CGI script that captures and processes the content of a form to send it to the specified users.
  • Supported on Shared Hosting & Cloud Server.
  • If needed, local partners referenced by Infomaniak can handle these procedures: launch a free call for tenders; they take care of everything, freeing you from technical details — also discover the role of the host.

 

Using FormMail

You can freely install FormMail on a hosting to send forms from your site to the recipients of your choice:

  1. Download the revised version (compat) of the original Matt Wright's FormMail script.
  2. Place the Perl file FormMail.pl in a subfolder named cgi-bin.
  3. Give it execution permission for the user:
    • chmod u+x FormMail.pl
  4. Edit the file FormMail.pl to specify the recipients.

The file EXAMPLE contains an example form that you can adapt according to your needs.


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