From bf0552da0b6d67c28f5d07f52f6267ed81c149fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: El RIDO Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:58:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] backported overwritten changes and synched again --- Installation.md | 19 ++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/Installation.md b/Installation.md index 1a74eb8..4e6bed0 100644 --- a/Installation.md +++ b/Installation.md @@ -1,10 +1,8 @@ -# Installation - **TL;DR:** Download the [latest release archive](https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/releases/latest) and extract it in your web hosts folder where you want to install your PrivateBin -instance. We try to provide a safe default configuration, but advise you to check -the options and adjust them as you see fit. +instance. We try to provide a safe default configuration, but we advise you to +check the options and adjust them as you see fit. ## Basic installation @@ -20,7 +18,7 @@ the options and adjust them as you see fit. Mcrypt needs to be able to access `/dev/urandom`. This means if `open_basedir` is set, it must include this file. - GD extension -- (optional) a database supported by [PDO](https://secure.php.net/manual/book.pdo.php) +- some disk space or (optional) a database supported by [PDO](https://secure.php.net/manual/book.pdo.php) - ability to create files and folders in the installation directory and the PATH - A web browser with javascript support @@ -39,6 +37,17 @@ to your PrivateBin installation. More details can be found in the [configuration documentation](https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/wiki/Configuration). +## Further configuration + +After (or before) setting up PrivateBin, also set up HTTPS, as without HTTPS +PrivateBin is not secure. ( +[More information](https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/wiki/FAQ#how-should-i-setup-https)) + +If you want to use PrivateBin behind Cloudflare, make sure you disabled Rocket +loader and unchecked "Javascript" for Auto Minify, found in your domain settings, +under "Speed". (More information +[in this FAQ entry](https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/wiki/FAQ#user-content-how-to-make-privatebin-work-when-using-cloudflare-for-ddos-protection)) + ## Advanced installation ### Changing the path