Apache handlers tell the web server how to treat files with certain extensions — for example running .php files through the PHP interpreter.
View or add handlers
- Go to Advanced → Apache Handlers.
- Review existing handlers for your account.
- To add a handler, enter the handler name (for example
application/x-httpd-php82) and the file extension (for example.php). - Click Add.
When you might need this
- Running custom file types through CGI or specific processors.
- Troubleshooting PHP not executing for a non-standard extension.
Incorrect handlers can break your website. Only change handlers when following specific documentation or DanumHost support guidance. Revert changes immediately if your site stops working.