- Connect to your web host, then click the “New Terminal Console” button.
2. Type “cpan” at the command prompt:
3. If cpan requires configuration, select “local::lib” by pressing enter, or sudo if you have permission for the server. In my instance, my web host does not allow sudo.
4. Once cpan finishes configuration, note the line that reads “PERL5LIB=/” (you will need this string later), then type “install Firebase” at the prompt.
5. The installer will run through a very long list of items, then when it’s done type “exit” to leave CPAN.