Website, Forums, and VIP Webstore now require HTTPS

Discussion in 'Announcements' started by c0wg0d, Feb 28, 2018.

  1. c0wg0d

    c0wg0d Master Owner Moderator Helper VIP

    I have updated our website and webstore to use HTTPS. This means in your browser you will see the green lock icon next to our address noting that it is a secure connection. If you have any issues, please let me know and I will resolve them as soon as I can. Thank you.
     
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  2. TruWolf_

    TruWolf_ One Ring to Hyrule them All Elder Helper

    Thanks c0w!
     
  3. Excel__

    Excel__ Professional cat petter

    I learned about this stuff... Port 443 is sends data using an encryption key, so that man in the middle attacks cannot recieve your password.
    Basically The Sandlot forums are now more secure from hackers (web hackers obviously, not the minecraft type) :D.
     
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  4. Webkins1

    Webkins1 Bunny Whisperer Helper

    Thank you c0w!:D
     
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  5. ARGreat

    ARGreat Not just good. Great! Helper VIP

    for me it isn’t a green lock it’s just black probably not a big deal

    Thx
     
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  6. Probably a different browser yea on edge it's black 60% of people use chrome so for most people it is green.
    Also thanks for securing the website.
     
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  7. Excel__

    Excel__ Professional cat petter

    There is a difference between encrypting and encoding ROFL
     
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  8. Yea i changed it to securing cause i wasn't sure.
     
  9. CaptainFinner

    CaptainFinner The Funny One Helper VIP

    WOOHOO! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! :D
     
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  10. Pingu632

    Pingu632 Master Elder Helper VIP

    No issues for me so far
     
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  11. SantaFeRailroad

    SantaFeRailroad Runaway Locomotive

    Hurrah! I hope you didn't pay too much for your certificate.
     
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  12. Nalst

    Nalst Villager Expert/Zombie Doctor

    Has The Sandlot actually had any real hackers so far? (I'm not counting 00JQ) I'll include the Minecraft exploiters lots of people call "hackers" too. The Sandlot is whitelisted so I'm not sure if they'd bother with this one.
     
  13. SantaFeRailroad

    SantaFeRailroad Runaway Locomotive

    I recall a thread from old forums a long time ago where cheracc was talking about two people using ore finder, who asked to come back, and cheracc rejected the request because of that. This change won't affect someone trying to do anything to the minecraft server, for the most part, but the security of the data you're sending to the sandlot (username, password, address if you're buying one of the shirts, etc.)
     
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  14. Mickeyheart

    Mickeyheart Grandificent Grandmama Mickeyosity Moderator Helper VIP

    This is awesome. Love it!
     
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  15. c0wg0d

    c0wg0d Master Owner Moderator Helper VIP

    For the website, I am using the Let's Encrypt service to get a free certificate, which I must renew every 90 days. The webstore requires an SSL certificate purchase through our provider, which costs £49.99 GBP (about $68 US) per year.
     
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  16. Nalst

    Nalst Villager Expert/Zombie Doctor

    Yeah I know it's only for the website, but because exploiters are so rare here I just wondered if it ever happened in the first place.
     
  17. Avatar_plays_MC

    Avatar_plays_MC Help I'm stuck in a simulation!

    I know at least three people have hacked (in-game). I don't remember names, nor would I say them if I did. It is extremely, extremely rare.

    Thanks c0w for helping Sandlot stay safe. :D
     
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  18. KRiskKaT

    KRiskKaT Piecing it together Moderator Elder Helper VIP

    Very interesting! I appreciate the updates!
     
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  19. Virgeric

    Virgeric Social Distancing since 1982! Moderator Elder VIP

    00JQ lives!!!!
     
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  20. FastPablo1

    FastPablo1 Faster than a speeding Pablo! Helper

    Lets see, "words, words, green lock, more secure"

    ...sounds good to me!
     
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