Wardrobe web page is insecure

Question

The Wardrobe web page is shown as insecure.
Why doesn't the Wardrobe web page run on HTTPS by default?

Answer 1

You can run your Wardrobe web page on HTTPS (by replacing the "http://" in your browser by "https://").

However, there is one big "but": the communication with the HUD won't work. This is due to the fact that if the page uses HTTPS, all connections made from the page need to be HTTPS as well. While there is a way to start a secure inworld server from the HUD, unfortunately LL doesn't have valid certificates for the secure servers, which effectively renders them useless (you'd have to add an exception to accept the certificate in your browser).

In summary: if you are using Wardrobe only for cataloguing your inventory, it is totally fine to switch to HTTPS. If you want the interaction with your HUD, you'll need to stick with HTTP for now.

Comments

Published by Carlyle in the #CTS-Updates channel of the discord server on 22nd December 2023.
 

More and more people had problems with HTTP or were scared of the "connection is not private" warning in the browser.

So, as a Christmas gift, HTTPS now works for everyone, without having to jump through hoops (installing the certificate, etc).

If your Wardrobe web page doesn't connect to the HUD after reloading, please reset your HUD (Menu button on the HUD (three green lines) > Setup > Reset HUD).