CGI Scripting

Using the appendto Script
Frequently Asked Questions

I get a Server error... after I submit the form.
  • View the source of your HTML file and make sure that the ACTION is correct as per the instructions and that the two hidden fields appendfile and thankURL are present.
  • If the two hidden fields are present, make sure that the cases are correct as per the instructions.
  • Double check your HTML file for any HTML errors. An HTML tag that was not properly closed can cause the form not to work.
  • Ensure that a world-writable directory called data exists on your web site. If you are not sure of this, send a message to EarthLink Web Support and ask if the data directory on your web site has been set world-writable.

I can see the thank you page after I press the Submit button but I don't see any file inside the data directory.

See the possible causes for the first error message above. Most likely, one or a combination of the possible causes is the reason why the file formresults.txt did not get created on your web site.

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