1. Overview
The ea-apache24-mod-passenger package replaces the older ea-ruby2*-mod_passenger packages. Previously, installing Passenger also installed Ruby, and the Ruby version depended on the operating system.
With the new Passenger package, Ruby is no longer bundled. Instead, Passenger automatically uses the newest installed versions of Ruby, NodeJS, and Python available on the system. This simplifies installation and ensures compatibility with future versions.
If your application requires a different version of Ruby, NodeJS, or Python, you must configure it manually.
2. Install the Passenger Package
You can install ea-apache24-mod-passenger using one of the following methods:
- Through WHM → EasyApache 4 (WHM » Home » Software » EasyApache 4)
- Through the command line using your system’s package manager
3. Using Passenger Applications
You can install and manage Passenger applications using the Application Manager interface in cPanel:
cPanel » Home » Software » Application Manager
New applications will automatically use the latest installed version of Ruby, NodeJS, or Python. Existing applications will continue using their current configuration.
4. Default Application Paths
Passenger uses the following default paths for each language:
- Ruby:
/etc/cpanel/ea4/passenger.ruby - NodeJS:
/etc/cpanel/ea4/passenger.nodejs - Python:
/etc/cpanel/ea4/passenger.python
The package also creates symlinks pointing to the newest installed version of each language:
- Ruby:
/etc/cpanel/ea4/passenger.ruby.system-default - NodeJS:
/etc/cpanel/ea4/passenger.nodejs.system-default - Python:
/etc/cpanel/ea4/passenger.python.system-default
5. Fixing Missing Parameters Errors
If you encounter a “missing parameters” error in the Application Manager interface, you can reset Passenger application settings using:
/usr/local/bin/ea-passenger-runtime-applications-settings --fix
Note:
This script is available only if the ea-passenger-runtime package is installed.
The script verifies and resets the system’s Ruby, Python, and NodeJS settings to ensure proper Passenger functionality.
To view current Passenger runtime settings:
/usr/local/bin/ea-passenger-runtime-applications-settings
Conclusion
The ea-apache24-mod-passenger package modernizes Passenger support in EasyApache 4 by removing bundled Ruby and using the newest installed runtimes. With default paths, symlinks, and runtime tools, managing Passenger applications becomes simpler and more flexible for administrators and developers.