Simple HTTPS Python Server

Inspired by: https://blog.anvileight.com/posts/simple-python-http-server/

Description

A simple python script to provide HTTPS functionality for serving a basic HTTP server.

Download

git clone https://github.com/collinsmc23/simple-https-python-server.git

Generate SSL/TLS Certificate

Using the "OpenSSL" library, you can generate a self-signed certificate, including the certificate and key file.

Create Certificate (CRT) and Key

Install Openssl on Linux (Ubuntu/Debian): sudo apt install openssl Linux: openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:2048 -keyout your_selfsigned.key -out your_selfsigned.crt -days 365

• req -x509: Request x509 format certificate
• -newkey rsa:2048: Use RSA of 2048 size
• -keyout your_selfsigned.key: File to place key
• -out your_selfsigned.crt: File to place certificate
• -days 365: Set to expire after 365 days of generation

Script Details

• Enter listening IP address and port number under IP_ADDRESS, PORT_NUM
• Place .crt and .key file locations under your_selfsigned.key and your_selfsigned.crt