Free CGI Scripts

There are a number of CGI scripts offered free of charge which you can install automatically using the "CGI Scripts" page in your site's Control Panel. Scripts currently available are listed below along with links to documentation regarding their use. We are constantly seeking to make new scripts available, if you have any suggestions or contributions for new scripts we would be delighted to hear from you.

Script Description
Counter Displays a count of the number or visitors to your site
Mailform Processes forms and sends results in an email
Whois Check the availability of domain names
Redirect Redirect users to pages using HTML forms
Guest Book Visitors can leave their comments on your site
Bulletin Board Threaded discussion forum on your web site

Installing Scripts
To install a script select the appropriate script from the "CGI Scripts" page and click 'Install Script' on the following page. You will be asked to confirm the action before the script is actually installed onto your account. On confirmation the script will be installed to your account along with all related files and the correct permissions set. See the appropriate documentation for help on using your script.

Reinstalling Scripts
If a script becomes corrupted you can reinstall the script via the "CGI Scripts" page. Note that whilst this will correct any errors, it will also erase any data related to the script. This should only be considered as a last option. To reinstall a script select the appropriate script from the CGI Scripts page and click 'Reinstall Script' on the following page. You will be asked to confirm the action before the script is actually reinstalled onto your account. On confirmation the script will be reinstalled to your account along with all related files and the correct permissions set. See the appropriate documentation for help on using your script.

Uninstalling Scripts
If a script is no longer needed you can uninstall it via the "CGI Scripts" page. Note that this will also erase any data related to the script. To uninstall a script select the appropriate script from the CGI Scripts page and click 'Uninstall Script' on the following page. You will be asked to confirm the action before the script is actually removed from your account. On confirmation the script will be removed from your account along with all related files.

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