CGI Scripts, CGI-Bin, and CGI Web Hosting What is CGI? CGI is not a language. It's a simple protocol that can be used to communicate between Web forms and your program. A CGI script can be written in any language that can read STDIN, write to STDOUT, and read environment variables, i.e. virtually any programming language, including C, Perl, or even shell scripting.

All of the web hosts we review support CGI. Read our web hosting reviews and find a web host for your website that supports CGI.

What is a CGI-Bin?

A CGI-Bin is a directory where scripts (programs) are stored; most commonly used to process Web forms. CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface meaning a shared way to connect various forms of programming technologies.

Is CGI support available with most web hosting plans?

Yes, it's quite difficult to find a web host that doesn't have CGI support with their hosting plans. All of the web hosts that we recommend support CGI.

Inside the reviews and throughout the site, we will provide you with tips on making your web hosting experience more simple while providing you with more value.