Clarify recommended network setup

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Max Dor 2017-09-25 16:20:23 +02:00 committed by GitHub
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@ -200,19 +200,21 @@ different. See `the spec`__ for more information on key management.)
.. __: `key_management`_
The default configuration exposes two HTTP ports: 8008 and 8448. Port 8008 is
configured without TLS; it is not recommended this be exposed outside your
local network. Port 8448 is configured to use TLS with a self-signed
certificate. This is fine for testing with but, to avoid your clients
complaining about the certificate, you will almost certainly want to use
another certificate for production purposes. (Note that a self-signed
configured without TLS; it should be behind a reverse proxy for TLS/SSL
termination on port 443 which in turn should be used for clients. Port 8448
is configured to use TLS with a self-signed certificate. If you would like
to do initial test with a client without having to setup a reverse proxy,
you can temporarly use another certificate. (Note that a self-signed
certificate is fine for `Federation`_). You can do so by changing
``tls_certificate_path``, ``tls_private_key_path`` and ``tls_dh_params_path``
in ``homeserver.yaml``; alternatively, you can use a reverse-proxy, but be sure
to read `Using a reverse proxy with Synapse`_ when doing so.
in ``homeserver.yaml``;
Apart from port 8448 using TLS, both ports are the same in the default
configuration.
See https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/issues/2438 for the recommended
production configuration.
Registering a user
------------------
@ -283,10 +285,16 @@ Connecting to Synapse from a client
The easiest way to try out your new Synapse installation is by connecting to it
from a web client. The easiest option is probably the one at
http://riot.im/app. You will need to specify a "Custom server" when you log on
or register: set this to ``https://localhost:8448`` - remember to specify the
port (``:8448``) unless you changed the configuration. (Leave the identity
or register: set this to ``https://domain.tld`` if you setup a reverse proxy
following the recommended setup, or ``https://localhost:8448`` - remember to specify the
port (``:8448``) if not ``:443`` unless you changed the configuration. (Leave the identity
server as the default - see `Identity servers`_.)
If using port 8448 you will run into errors until you accept the self-signed
certificate. You can easily do this by going to ``https://localhost:8448``
directly with your browser and accept the presented certificate. You can then
go back in your web client and proceed further.
If all goes well you should at least be able to log in, create a room, and
start sending messages.
@ -593,8 +601,9 @@ you to run your server on a machine that might not have the same name as your
domain name. For example, you might want to run your server at
``synapse.example.com``, but have your Matrix user-ids look like
``@user:example.com``. (A SRV record also allows you to change the port from
the default 8448. However, if you are thinking of using a reverse-proxy, be
sure to read `Reverse-proxying the federation port`_ first.)
the default 8448. However, if you are thinking of using a reverse-proxy on the
federation port, which is highly not recommended, be sure to read
`Reverse-proxying the federation port`_ first.)
To use a SRV record, first create your SRV record and publish it in DNS. This
should have the format ``_matrix._tcp.<yourdomain.com> <ttl> IN SRV 10 0 <port>
@ -674,7 +683,7 @@ For information on how to install and use PostgreSQL, please see
Using a reverse proxy with Synapse
==================================
It is possible to put a reverse proxy such as
It is recommended to put a reverse proxy such as
`nginx <https://nginx.org/en/docs/http/ngx_http_proxy_module.html>`_,
`Apache <https://httpd.apache.org/docs/current/mod/mod_proxy_http.html>`_ or
`HAProxy <http://www.haproxy.org/>`_ in front of Synapse. One advantage of
@ -692,9 +701,9 @@ federation port has a number of pitfalls. It is possible, but be sure to read
`Reverse-proxying the federation port`_.
The recommended setup is therefore to configure your reverse-proxy on port 443
for client connections, but to also expose port 8448 for server-server
connections. All the Matrix endpoints begin ``/_matrix``, so an example nginx
configuration might look like::
to port 8008 of synapse for client connections, but to also directly expose port
8448 for server-server connections. All the Matrix endpoints begin ``/_matrix``,
so an example nginx configuration might look like::
server {
listen 443 ssl;