node-red / node-red/node-red.github.io

Internet security warnings needed

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Description

Please add a security warnings getting started and installing sections not to expose Node-RED to the Internet without suitable precautions including:

  • MUST use TLS (HTTPS)
  • MUST have a login with strong passcode for the Editor
  • MUST run Node-RED under a dedicated, separate OS user
  • MUST NOT have default id's and passwords on the Node-RED server (especially Pi's)
  • SHOULD avoid exposing the Editor to the Internet directly, SHOULD use a trusted security proxy such as Cloudflare Zero Trust, NGROK, etc.

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Research direction

Locate the getting-started and installing documentation sections referenced in the issue and review their existing security guidance. Add warnings covering TLS, Editor authentication, a dedicated OS user, non-default credentials, and safer proxying; done means each listed precaution is clearly presented in both relevant sections.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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