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Easy HTTPS for your private networks (www.getlocalcert.net)

submitted 1 year ago by trashhalo to c/technology

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This webpage provides instructions for using the acme-dns DNS challenge method with various ACME clients to obtain HTTPS certificates for private networks. Caddy, Traefik, cert-manager, acme.sh, LEGO and Certify The Web are listed as ACME clients that support acme-dns. For each client, configuration examples are provided that show how to set API credentials and other settings to use the acme-dns service at https://api.getlocalcert.net/api/v1/acme-dns-compat to obtain certificates. Interesting that so many ACME clients support the acme-dns service, providing an easy way to obtain HTTPS certificates for private networks.

HN https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36674224

seiferteric: Proposes an idea for automatically creating trusted certificates for new devices on a private network.

hartmel: Mentions SCEP which allows automatic certificate enrollment for network devices.

mananaysiempre: Thinks using EJBCA for this, as hartmel suggested, adds unnecessary complexity.

8organicbits: Describes a solution using getlocalcert which issues certificates for anonymous domain names.

austin-cheney: Has a solution using TypeScript that checks for existing certificates and creates them if needed, installing them in the OS and browser.

bruce511: Says automating the process is possible.

lolinder: Mentions Caddy will automatically create and manage certificates for local domains.

frfl: Uses Lego to get a Let's Encrypt certificate for a local network website using the DNS challenge.

donselaar: Recommends DANE which works well for private networks without a public CA, but lacks browser support.

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[–] dan@upvote.au 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Every browser implements these limitations, as they're part of the web platform. Some examples are service workers, web crypto, HTTP/2, webcam, microphone, geolocation, and more. There's a list here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Security/Secure_Contexts/features_restricted_to_secure_contexts

[–] zergling_man@lemmy.perthchat.org 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sounds like a bad browser.

[–] dan@upvote.au 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Every browser does this. It's intentional to push people towards using encrypted connections, especially for PII like geolocation.

[–] zergling_man@lemmy.perthchat.org 1 points 1 year ago

Sounds dystopian. I still won't feel bad for normies.

[–] abhibeckert 1 points 1 year ago

So, Chrome, FireFox, Edge, Safari, Opera, every other browser I've ever heard of, are all "bad browsers" in your opinion?