diff --git a/source/_docs/ecosystem/certificates.markdown b/source/_docs/ecosystem/certificates.markdown new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b678e77746d --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_docs/ecosystem/certificates.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: "Certificates" +description: "Protect your communication with Home Assistant." +release_date: 2016-11-13 15:00:00 +sidebar: true +comments: false +sharing: true +footer: true +--- + +If you plan to expose your Home Assistant to the internet or want an extra layer of protection in your local network, consider to use SSL/TLS. This way you can protect your communication. Especially sensitive data like usernames and passwords are encrypted between the endpoints. + +Setting up usually requires creating the certificate and configure the [`http`](/components/http/) component. diff --git a/source/_includes/asides/docs_navigation.html b/source/_includes/asides/docs_navigation.html index d08fecfe1ae..24d52934717 100644 --- a/source/_includes/asides/docs_navigation.html +++ b/source/_includes/asides/docs_navigation.html @@ -177,7 +177,7 @@
  • - Certificates + {% active_link /docs/ecosystem/certificates/ Certificates %}