From 34dbf8116794332e9cc228ca7f77576108a3e662 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DubhAd Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2018 19:31:57 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Removed API password warning (#6614) Given that as of 0.78 auth is unavoidable, removed the warning of enabling the api password. Also updated the description of the API password, and nudged towards using a long lasting access token. --- source/_components/http.markdown | 7 +------ 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_components/http.markdown b/source/_components/http.markdown index ef9c3369fec..3c3b20ca888 100644 --- a/source/_components/http.markdown +++ b/source/_components/http.markdown @@ -15,11 +15,6 @@ The `http` component serves all files and data required for the Home Assistant frontend. You only need to add this to your configuration file if you want to change any of the default settings. -

-It is HIGHLY recommended that you set the `api_password`, -especially if you are planning to expose your installation to the internet. -

-

Don't use option `server_host` on a Hass.io installation!

@@ -32,7 +27,7 @@ http: {% configuration %} api_password: - description: Protect Home Assistant with a password. + description: Protect the Home Assistant API with a password - this password can also be used to log in to the frontend. Where possible you should use a long lasting access token instead of this. required: false type: string server_host: