Linux file system

Your home directory is the directory presented to you when you log into your account using FTP. Within this directory you will be able to upload all the files, images, articles that will make up your website.

CGI-BIN Folder

Within your home directory will be a folder called the ‘cgi-bin’. This folder is used for storing any CGI Scripts you wish to use on your account.

Home Directory Path

You may have to reference the path to your home directory within your scripts. The full path to your home directory will need your username. An example path is:

/home/username/public_html