From b5fabad1554a53b04e387056c61ae341f04a1b5b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: pierwill Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:08:42 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Edit TLS docs w/ PR feedback --- content/v2.0/security/enable-tls.md | 11 +++++++---- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/v2.0/security/enable-tls.md b/content/v2.0/security/enable-tls.md index 96cc57e09..38bb83f55 100644 --- a/content/v2.0/security/enable-tls.md +++ b/content/v2.0/security/enable-tls.md @@ -10,10 +10,13 @@ menu: v2.0/tags: [security, authentication, tls, https, ssl] --- -Enabling HTTPS encrypts the communication between clients and the InfluxDB server. -When configured with a signed certificate, HTTPS can also verify the authenticity of the InfluxDB server to connecting clients. +Enabling TLS encrypts the communication between clients and the InfluxDB server. +When configured with a signed certificate, TLS also allows clients to verify the authenticity of the InfluxDB server. -This pages outlines how to set up TLS over HTTPS with InfluxDB using either a signed or self-signed certificate. +To set up TLS over HTTPS, do the following: + +- [Obtain requirements](#requirements) +- [Configure InfluxDB to use TLS](#configure-influxdb-to-use-tls) {{% warn %}} InfluxData **strongly recommends** enabling HTTPS, especially if you plan on sending requests to InfluxDB over a network. @@ -46,7 +49,7 @@ InfluxDB supports three types of TLS certificates: -## Setup InfluxDB to use TLS over HTTPS +## Configure InfluxDB to use TLS 1. **Download or generate certificate files**