Exposing Home Assistant To the Internet Using Lets Encrypt

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Many Home Assistant Users (including beginners) want to be able to control their HA server from the internet. In this video I walk you through how to secure your server so you are safe on the interwebs. • For this an other Home Automation videos and step by step instructions please see https://diyautomate.me • You will need to forward ports through your router to make this work. I have created a sister video showing you how to accomplish this, as well as add a dynamic DNS name. Please make sure you are familiar with these concepts before moving on to this video. • • Dynamic DNS for Home Automation Hobby... • This video will talk through the following items: • 1. Ensure you have a complex password • 2. Setup Port Forwarding • 3. Install SSL certificates • 4. Configure Home Assistant to use SSL • 5. Set IP Banning of anyone who tries to log in multiple times with a bad password • 6. Create a CRON job (scheduled task) to renew certificates • For text including the ability to copy and paste all commands used please see the diyAutomate post here: • Please share, like and subscribe. Also all feedback, questions, comments, and concerns are welcome in the comments section below.

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