Setting up TLS for EteSync is a breeze by using [Certbot](https://certbot.eff.org/).
Setting up TLS for Etebase is a breeze by using [Certbot](https://certbot.eff.org/).
This tutorial assumes you're using Nginx as web server.
### Install Certbot
First, make sure your server is reachable by HTTP, and that the HTTPS port (443) is also open.
On your server machine, add the Certbot PPA and install it. (Note: these instructions are for Ubuntu. For other operating systems, visit certbot's site.)
On your server machine, add the Certbot PPA and install it. (Note: these instructions are for Ubuntu/Debian. For other operating systems, visit certbot's site.)
Lastly, confirm that it worked by vising `https://yourdomain.com`.
### Enjoy EteSync :)
### Enjoy Etebase :)
And that's it!
Certbot should have installed everything correctly.
Your certificates should renew automatically after a certain period of time.
After adding HTTPS to your server, you're be done. Congrats!
It might be a good idea to close your HTTP port now if you don't use it for anything else.
After adding HTTPS to your server, you're done. Congrats!
It might be a good idea to close your HTTP port now if you don't use it for anything else.
While self-hosting is free, please consider registering an account in order to support the development of EteSync, or visit the [contribution](https://www.etesync.com/contribute/) for more information on how to support the service.