Adding an HTTP target

This page explains the process of adding a new HTTP target host to Warpgate and allowing users to connect to it.

Connection setup

Log into the Warpgate admin UI and navigate to Config > Targets > Add target and give the new HTTP target a name:

Fill out the configuration:

• Target URL: the destination web service, including the protocol (http:// or https://).
• TLS mode: whether to ignore, prefer or require TLS (overrides the URL's protocol).
• Verify certificate: whether to reject untrusted certificates.
• Bind to a domain: link this target to a specific sub-domain of the domain Warpgate is on - see HTTP targets on separate domains

Example:

The target should show up on the Warpgate's homepage:

Accessing the target

Users can either access the target by selecting it on the Warpgate's homepage, with a direct URL:

https://<warpgate host>:<port>/?warpgate-target=<name>

You can also find a copyable URL in the Targets section of the admin UI:

While the target is active, Warpgate will pass-through all HTTP traffic in this session straight to it. You can return back to the homepage by manually navigating to /@warpgate, or by using the injected session menu (shown below). The menu button can be dragged around to stay out of the way and will remember its location.

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• User authentication and roles