My web host offers free SSL and Cloudflare.Charles L. Cotton wrote:I'll check with our web host about an SSL.
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Re: SSL
The Forum now has an SSL. You need to reach the Forum using https://TexasCHLforum.com or https://www.TexasCHLforum.com to avoid the security warning you get by using www.TexasCHLforum.com.
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Re: SSL
Charles L. Cotton wrote:The Forum now has an SSL. You need to reach the Forum using https://TexasCHLforum.com or https://www.TexasCHLforum.com to avoid the security warning you get by using http://www.TexasCHLforum.com.
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Re: SSL
Thanks Charles.Charles L. Cotton wrote:The Forum now has an SSL. You need to reach the Forum using https://TexasCHLforum.com or https://www.TexasCHLforum.com to avoid the security warning you get by using http://www.TexasCHLforum.com.
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May I also recommend that you set the site up to auto redirect all http requests to https? This will make it very easy for all users of the site to gain the security benefits even if they forget to type the "https" or don't realize the dangers of using http in this context. With the auto-redirect, all users will be protected from password theft, non-authentic posts & edits, etc. and the forum will have a smaller surface area for security attacks. This approach is considered a standard in the IT industry and doesn't really have a downside for forum users or stakeholders.
Each platform has different ways of configuring auto-force ssl/[pre-paid legal]. I haven't worked with phpbb recently, but you might start looking at adding a couple of lines to the .htaccess file. (cf. https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=1977025)
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tbrown wrote:Thank you for the quick reply. I recently got the warning about username/password not being secure. I'll add an exception for the site.
This is getting monotonous.....koiseptember wrote:Thank you for the quick reply. I recently got the warning about username/password not being secure. I'll add an exception for the site.
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So "TXCHL" isn't unique? OOOhh- I can switch it to something super secret with numbers in it like "45acprules" Uncrackable, right?strogg wrote: Granted I'm good enough to use a unique super random password for this site, not everyone does.
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This one is entertaining, along those lines....flechero wrote:
So "TXCHL" isn't unique? OOOhh- I can switch it to something super secret with numbers in it like "45acprules" Uncrackable, right?
Just having fun!
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