Exploring Ruby on Rails in cPanel: A Comprehensive Guide

cPanel’s interface supports the creation and installation of Ruby on Rails applications, enabling the developed application to be deployed to the server.

a) How to create a Ruby on Rails application in cPanel

1. Log into cPanel and navigate to the Software section to select Ruby on Rails tool or search for the Ruby on Rails tool in the search bar.

2. Then, navigate to the Create Ruby on Rails Application field in the Ruby on Rails interface.

3. After that, enter the name of the application in the application name and the path of the application in the home directory.

4. Next, select the appropriate application environment and enable automatic startup by selecting Load on startup when the server starts.

5. Finally, click the Create button to create a new Ruby on Rails application.

6. To delete a Ruby on Rails application, navigate to the list of currently available Ruby on Rails applications.

7. Then, click the Delete link in the Action button to remove the application. You can also change the application’s preferences from this interface.

b) How to create a rewrite in cPanel

1. Log into cPanel and navigate to the Software section to select Ruby on Rails tool or search for the Ruby on Rails tool in the search bar.

2. Then, navigate to the Create A Rewrite field in the Ruby on Rails interface.

3. After that, click on the “Create Rewrite” link button next to the application name you want to modify to create a rewrite for an application.

4. Next, select a domain from the drop-down list and, if desired, enter a URL in the URL text box.

5. Finally, click the Save button to create the override.