What is a CGI script?
CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface. However, the majority of CGI scripts are written in Perl. Having CGI will enable you to create forms, guest books… giving your website some interactivity.
How do I upload a CGI script?
Always upload CGI scripts in ASCII mode (Not binary). After uploading the script, set it’s permission. The most common permission settings are chmod 755, and chmod 777