diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3c3e3be40..3f787c079 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -31,11 +31,12 @@ $ npm install -g solid-server ### Run a single-user server (beginner) -The easiest way to setup `solid-sever` is by running the wizard. This will create a `config.json` in your current folder +The easiest way to setup `solid-server` is by running the wizard. This will create a `config.json` in your current folder ```bash $ solid init ``` +**Note**: If prompted for an SSL key and certificate, follow the instructions below. To run your server, simply run `solid start`: @@ -58,7 +59,7 @@ $ solid start --root path/to/folder --port 8443 --ssl-key path/to/ssl-key.pem -- # Solid server (solid v0.2.24) running on https://localhost:8443/ ``` -##### How do I get the --ssl-key and the --ssl-cert? +##### How do I get an SSL key and certificate? You need an SSL certificate you get this from your domain provider or for free from [Let's Encrypt!](https://letsencrypt.org/getting-started/). If you don't have one yet, or you just want to test `solid`, generate a certificate (**DO NOT USE IN PRODUCTION**):