How to run Python on X10Hosting

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X10Hosting is one of the few free hosting providers allowing Python. Here you will learn how to run python scripts on your website:

1: Make sure your python script has the following as the very first line:
Code: 
#!/usr/bin/env python
2. Upload the file (ftp), and make sure it is set as executable: (varies depending on software)
permissions.png


3. Make sure the .htaccess file is set up correctly to allow python to run:
If you placed the script in the cgi-bin directory the script will run directly, otherwise you need to add the following line to the .htaccess file for the directory:
Code: 
AddHandler cgi-script .py

4. Enjoy, the script should run.

Note: you should test python scripts locally, and only upload them once they are finished, since debugging on the server isn't easy.


PLEASE NOTE: Python and Perl are not currently (July 2, 2011) enabled on the Free Hosting Servers. You have to have pay to upgrade to at least the Illuminated package. Comparison of Plans.
 
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For python scripts that are outputting content you will also need to add:
Code: 
print "Content-type: text/plain\n"
as the second line, otherwise the script won't send you anything, and you get an error 404.

(Sorry for second post, but it isn't possible to edit the first one.)
 
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ah-blabla said:
X10Hosting is one of the few free hosting providers allowing Python. Here you will learn how to run python scripts on your website:

1: Make sure your python script has the following as the very first line:
Code: 
#!/usr/bin/env python
2. Upload the file (ftp), and make sure it is set as executable: (varies depending on software)
permissions.png


3. Make sure the .htaccess file is set up correctly to allow python to run:
If you placed the script in the cgi-bin directory the script will run directly, otherwise you need to add the following line to the .htaccess file for the directory:
Code: 
AddHandler cgi-script .py

4. Enjoy, the script should run.

Note: you should test python scripts locally, and only upload them once they are finished, since debugging on the server isn't easy.
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Thanks
 
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Just a note: most FTP clients aren't using that set-up as shown in the picture, and 755 should be used instead
 
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The email is sends to me is giving me an error saying:

/usr/bin/env: python
: No such file or directory


Any ideas?
 
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I uploaded a file, script1.py, containing:

Code: 
#!/usr/bin/env python

print "Content-type: text/plain\n"
print """\
<html>
<body>
<h2>Hello World!</h2>
</body>
</html>
"""
to my public_html directory. I've added the line
"AddHandler cgi-script .py"
to .htaccess and set the permissions for the file to 755.

But when I try to run it it goes like this: http://olli.x10hosting.com/script1.py
"500 Internal Server Error"

Anyone who knows what's wrong?
 
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1. Do not hijack old threads. Start a new one yourself.
2. The way I do it is:

Code: 
#!/usr/bin/env python

print("Content-type: text/html")
print("")

print("<html>")
print("<body>")

print( "Hi there")

print("</body>")
print("</html>")
 
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thanks for the tutorial.
hope no one will upload an exploit to my cpanel :D
 
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They cant upload stuff unless you give them access :)

~Callum
 
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I have done all was suggested but still get this.

.htaccess
AddHandler cgi-script .py

http://ongetc.x10.mx/hello.py

#!/usr/bin/env python
print("Content-type: text/html")
print("")
print("<html>")
print("<body>")
print( "Hi there")
print("</body>")
print("</html>")
Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /hello.py on this server.
Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

What do you think is the issue?

Thanks
 
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chanh.ong25 said:
I have done all was suggested but still get this.

.htaccess
AddHandler cgi-script .py

http://ongetc.x10.mx/hello.py

#!/usr/bin/env python
print("Content-type: text/html")
print("")
print("<html>")
print("<body>")
print( "Hi there")
print("</body>")
print("</html>")
Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /hello.py on this server.
Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

What do you think is the issue?

Thanks
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Got the same issue with the example, both in cgi-bin and regular folder with appropriate .htaccess (AddHandler cgi-script .py), python script with execute permissions.
any idea, folks?
 
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Currently, Perl and Python via cgi are disabled due to repeated abuse by some members. No way around it.

No indication as to if/when they will be enabled again.

EDIT/ADD:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS OVER TWO YEARS OLD. CURRENTLY, PYTHON IS ENABLED.
 
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