> Why is HTTPS essential for SPX, and how do you configure it? Originally SPX was designed for local, on-site installation and usage, but more and more production is done via the [[FAQ/Cloud Deployment|cloud]] where secure data transfer and the use of HTTPS protocol is a must. SPX can work with HTTPS, but it requires some setup. --- ## Why HTTPS? HTTPS is required for: - Secure data transfer - Cloud deployments - Browser security requirements - Professional production environments - Compliance with security standards ## Setup Requirements To use HTTPS with SPX, you need: - SSL/TLS certificate (self-signed or from CA) - Certificate key file - Certificate file - Proper network configuration ## Knowledge Base Article For detailed instructions on setting up HTTPS with SPX Server, please read our article: **[[HTTPS|HTTPS Protocol with SPX Server]]** The article covers: - Certificate generation - Configuration changes - Security considerations - Troubleshooting ## Basic Setup Overview 1. **Obtain SSL Certificate** - Self-signed (for testing) - From Certificate Authority (for production) 2. **Configure SPX** - Update [[Documentation/Server/Configurations|configuration]] to use HTTPS - Specify certificate paths - Set HTTPS port 3. **Update URLs** - Change [[Documentation/Renderer/Web Render|renderer]] URLs to `https://` - Update production software settings - Verify connections ## Security Considerations - Use valid certificates in production - Keep certificates secure - Regularly update certificates - Monitor certificate expiration - Use strong encryption ## Cloud Deployments For cloud deployments, consider: - Load balancers with SSL termination - Reverse proxies (nginx, Apache) - Cloud provider SSL services - CDN with SSL support --- ## Read Next - [[FAQ/Cloud Deployment|Cloud Deployment]] - Deploy SPX in the cloud - [[FAQ/Security|Security]] - Security best practices - [[Documentation/Server/Configurations|Server Configurations]] - Configuration options - [[Documentation/Control Interfaces/REST/Overview of SPX API|REST API]] - API documentation