Functionality for Python web applications can lead to increased profitability as a result of a broader offering of technologies to any current or future customers.
The Python Selector in cPanel on CloudLinux allows multiple versions of Python to run on a per-application basis. The versions of Python available to the selector is dependant on the installed Python versions. The steps below will outline installing all of the currently available versions of Python.
Prerequisites
- WHM/cPanel
- CloudLinux
- SSH Access to a terminal
Installation
Let’s install the dependencies
yum install lvemanager alt-python-virtualenv ea-apache24-mod-alt-passenger
Now, let’s check the list of available alt-python packages:
yum grouplist | grep alt-python
Next, we want to install all of the alt-python packages available:
yum groupinstall alt-python
Using Python Selector
First, we’re going to login to WHM, and click on the CloudLinux LVE Manager and then click on the Options tab.
Next, click on the User Interface Settings section to expand and view the settings.
Now, uncheck the box next to Hide Python App in web-interface as seen below.
Then, we’re going to login to cPanel and then scroll down to the SOFTWARE section
The Setup Python App should now be available in this section. Click Setup Python App
Now, let’s choose the required version of Python from the dropdown menu.
Next, enter a name for the App Directory and finally, choose the App domain/URI and click on the Setup button.
That’s it… Awesome job!
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