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HTTPS support in restweb and cpprestSDK

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#729 opened on Apr 3, 2018

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Hello,

I am exploring cpprestSDK with restweb server in c++ on ubuntu 16.04 host PC, I am able to perform request and response with HTTP protocol, but when I am trying to send the request using HTTPS protocol I am not able to get the response. would you please suggest how to configure restweb to listen HTTPS request. or how to add support for HTTPS in restweb server.

thanks, Amit Gondaliya.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backendsecurity
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
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half day
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stale
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needs investigation
Prerequisites
C++ skillscpprestsdk librarySSL/TLS concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Look into restweb server configuration for HTTPS support in cpprestsdk. Check the official documentation for examples of SSL/TLS setup. Review any linked resources or comments in the issue for guidance.