Apache
is an open-source HTTP server, and is used to serve your site. Apache
handlers tell the server how to deal with web files that need to
be processed on the server. For example, Apache is set up to process
files with .pl extensions using Perl. However, if for some reason
you also wanted to process files with .script extension using Perl,
then you would have to set up a custom Apache handler for your site.
Note:
People often get confused as to the difference between
MIME types and Apache handlers. Basically, MIME types tell your
browser how to handle files, while Apache handlers
tell the server how to handle files.
Warning:
Check with your hosting administrator before
adding an Apache handler, as they can easily alter the correct functioning
of your web site.
To
add an Apache handler:
-
Click
on the Apache handlers button on the home page.
-
Enter
the file extension in the Extension(s) field.
You need to add the . before the extension
name.
-
Enter
the Apache handler in the Handler field. Have
a look at the list of system-wide Apache handlers to show you
how to add a new one or add to a pre-existing one.
-
Click
on the Add button.
Topics:
Deleting
an Apache handler
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