Apache handlers
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:
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Click on the Apache handlers button on the
home page.
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Enter the file extension in the Extension(s)
field. You need to add the . before the extension
name.
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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.
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Click on the Add button.
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