README
author Kim Alvefur <zash@zash.se>
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:13:41 +0100
changeset 12191 94253e02d47d
parent 10696 a0480ee2233a
child 12227 a68f1617721b
permissions -rw-r--r--
mod_http: Limit unencrypted http port (5280) to loopback by default Since accessing this port directly over the wider Internet is unlikely to intentional anymore. Most uses will likely be by reverse proxies, by mistake or because of trouble configuring HTTPS. Blocking mistaken uses is just a good thing, letting users send potentially private things unencrypted tends to be Strongly Discouraged these days. Many reverse proxy setups operate over loopback, so listening there instead of all interfaces is a net improvement. Improved automatic certificate location and SNI support has mostly eliminated the need for manual certificate configuration so HTTPS should Just Work once certificates have been provided. For local testing during development, connecting over loopback is likely fine as well. When really needed, `http_interfaces` can still be set. Suggested by Link Mauve

# Prosody IM Server

## Description

Prosody is a server for Jabber/XMPP written in Lua. It aims to be easy 
to use and light on resources. For developers, it aims to give a 
flexible system on which to rapidly develop added functionality or 
rapidly prototype new protocols.

## Useful links

Homepage:        https://prosody.im/
Download:        https://prosody.im/download
Documentation:   https://prosody.im/doc/
Issue tracker:   https://issues.prosody.im/

Jabber/XMPP Chat:
               Address:
                 prosody@conference.prosody.im
               Web interface:
                 https://chat.prosody.im/
               
Mailing lists:
               User support and discussion:
                 https://groups.google.com/group/prosody-users
               
               Development discussion:
                 https://groups.google.com/group/prosody-dev
               
## Installation

See the accompanying INSTALL file for help on building Prosody from source. Alternatively 
see our guide at https://prosody.im/doc/install