Do you need a domain name if you are hosting a Lemmy instance, or will it work fine with just an ip-address + port (e.g. <username>@<ip-address>:<port>)?

  • @dustojnikhummerEnglish
    1•2 years ago

    I mean nothing prevents you from using a self signed certificate

    • Bezerker03English
      10•2 years ago

      Is imagine the rest of the fediverse will refuse to connect tho.

      • @dustojnikhummerEnglish
        1•2 years ago

        But wouldn’t that be the certificate of the other instance, not your local one?

        • Bezerker03English
          2•2 years ago

          As others mentioned other things need to connect to your instance so valid ssl matters

        • MattEnglish
          1•2 years ago

          Since AP servers both accept incoming connections and make outgoing connections, both sides need valid certificates to do HTTPS.

          • @dustojnikhummerEnglish
            2•2 years ago

            Alright, wasn’t aware it needed to be both sides

    • MattEnglish
      2•2 years ago

      Good luck getting the server connecting to you to trust it!