The cgi-bin folder you see in your home directory is just an alias to the server's shared cgi-bin where free scripts like Formmail are available. To run your own scripts, place them in any directory except the central cgi-bin. For instance, we recommend placing scripts in a folder called "cgi" or "scripts" etc.

To install or create CGI scripts, simply make sure the script ends with the extension .cgi and place them in any directory except the central cgi-bin (as explained above). Then use your FTP software or SSH (secure telnet) to set appropriate permissions (More Details) for your script. Also see Paths to system programs to configure any necessary paths for your scripts.