title: Perl Modules created at: Mon Oct 21 2024 11:26:05 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) updated at: Sat Feb 08 2025 14:22:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) --- # Perl Modules # Overview Perl modules are software components in the Perl language. This interface allows you to search for and install Perl modules from the [CPAN](http://search.cpan.org/) repository to your website. !! Note !! You **must** install Perl modules before you can use them inside of a Perl program. # Module Include Path The Module Include Path section of the interface displays the location where the system will store your modules. If you wish to reference those modules from other modules or programs, use this include path. # Using Your Perl Module The *Using Your Perl Module(s)* section of the interface lists a choice of code that you **must** include in the top of your Perl script. This code represents the location of Perl that the system will use to run the script. # Install Perl module To install a Perl module, perform one of the following actions: * If you know the name of the desired module, enter it in the *Install a Module* text box and click *Install Now*. * Enter a search term in the *Search* text box and click *Go*. The interface will display modules related to that search term. * Click *Show Available Modules* to display a list of available Perl modules at the CPAN repository. !! Note !! The interface will **not** display every module available at CPAN. The interface displays the following information for the modules: * *Module* — Name The module’s name. * *Version* — The module’s version number. * *Actions* — The actions that you may perform for that module. For each module, you can perform the following actions: !! Note !! If you did **not** find the desired module, repeat this process until you locate the appropriate module. # The Installed Modules table The *Installed Modules* table displays all of the modules that exist on your cPanel account. For each installed module, the table displays the following information: * *Module* — Name The module’s name. * *Version* — The module’s version number. * *Actions* — The actions that you may perform for that module. For each module, you can perform the following actions: * *Update* — Update the module. * *Reinstall* — Reinstall the module from CPAN. * *Uninstall* — Remove the module from your server. * *Show Documentation* — Read the module’s documentation on CPAN. # System modules cPanel & WHM includes specific Perl modules. * To display a list of the system-installed Perl modules, click *Show System Installed Modules*. * For more information on Perl modules, read our [Guide to Perl in cPanel & WHM](https://api.docs.cpanel.net/guides/guide-to-perl/guide-to-perl-in-cpanel-perl-environments/) and [Third-Party Software](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/third-party/third-party-software/) documentation.