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Support for PHP-based Backend to run on Shared Hosting (cPanel) #1424

@YoshikVPS

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@YoshikVPS

Hi,

First of all, thank you for developing this project. It is incredibly useful, especially for users who need a reliable way to bypass censorship.

I am writing to suggest a new implementation: A PHP-based backend for shared hosting (cPanel).

Currently, your project requires a VPS, which can be prohibitively expensive or difficult to maintain for many users, especially in regions with severe internet restrictions (Net-Melli). Shared hosting is significantly more affordable and accessible.

The Concept:
We can use a Google Script as the frontend (as it is currently) which masks the traffic as google.com to the ISP, and route the requests to a lightweight PHP script on a standard cPanel shared hosting. This allows the backend to reside on a server that supports basic PHP, providing a cost-effective solution for everyday users.

Proposed Flow:

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you → browser → [Project Name] ──┐
│ ISP only sees: www.google.com

Google's network


your free Apps Script fetches the real site


PHP Backend on cPanel (Proxy) → Target Site
Why this is valuable:

Cost-Efficiency: Shared hosting is much cheaper than a VPS.

Accessibility: It keeps the connection alive during internet blackouts by leveraging trusted domains (Google) and simple PHP hooks.

Wider Reach: It would allow non-technical users to host their own proxy easily without dealing with server configurations.

I believe this feature would make your project significantly more popular and useful for users under censorship. I would love to see this implemented or hear your thoughts on how we could structure this PHP backend.

Thank you for your time and your amazing work.

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