Movable Type Knowledge Base: 404 After First Login

Question

When I try to login for the first time with Melody/Nelson, I get a 404 Page Not Found error.

Answer

This typically means your CGIPath as set in mt-config.cgi¹ is incorrect.

Make sure the CGIPath is the URL you use to log in to Movable Type, minus the mt.cgi piece:
```
CGIPath http://www.example.com/cgi-bin/mt/
```
Remember to include the trailing slash (/) at the end of the path.
Also, case sensitivity may be an issue on your server. Make sure your CGIPath uses all lowercase letters (unless a capital is truly part of the folder name, i.e., MT rather than mt).

If you're using the correct CGIPath and the script is redirecting to another URL, try installing the latest version of the CGI module from CPAN. Upload the CGI.pm file and the entire CGI folder into your extlib, making sure to transfer in ASCII mode.

¹ In versions prior to 3.2, the configuration file is named mt.cfg.

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