SSL

If you run a Node.js application on your own VPS, you’ll need a solution for obtaining SSL certificates. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to set up HTTPS using the popular free solution Let’s Encrypt and Certbot. These are the steps we’ll follow: Install Certbot Generate the SSL certificate using Certbot Allow Express to serve static files Confirm the domain Obtain the certificate Setup the renewal Install Certbot To install Certbot on a Linux distribution that uses apt-get to manage packages, run the following commands:...

The HTTPS protocol is an extension of HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) that provides secure communication over the internet. Unlike HTTP, which is insecure by design, HTTPS encrypts the entire communication between your browser and the web server, ensuring privacy and security. When you request a webpage from a web server, your data goes through multiple trips between the browser and the server. Additionally, depending on the webpage’s content, there may be additional connections required to retrieve CSS files, JavaScript files, images, and more....

In the world of servers, the term “reverse proxy” often comes up. But what exactly is a reverse proxy and what is it useful for? To start, let’s first discuss the concept of a proxy. A proxy is a server that accepts connections from clients who have configured their network settings to use the proxy server. When a client establishes a connection to a server, their requests are routed through the proxy server....