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title: "HTTPS & Reverse Proxies"
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# Secure Your Open WebUI with HTTPS 🔒
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While **HTTPS is not strictly required** for basic local operation, it is **highly recommended** for all deployments and **mandatory** for enabling specific features like Voice Calls.
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:::warning Critical Feature Dependency
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Modern browsers require a **Secure Context** (HTTPS) to access the microphone.
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**Voice Calls will NOT work** if you access Open WebUI via `http://` (unless using `localhost`).
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:::
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## Why HTTPS Matters 🛡️
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Enabling HTTPS encryption provides essential benefits:
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1. **🔒 Privacy & Security**: Encrypts all data between the user and the server, protecting chat history and credentials.
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2. **🎤 Feature Unlocking**: Enables browser restrictions for Microphone (Voice Mode) and Camera access.
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3. **💪 Integrity**: Ensures data is not tampered with in transit.
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4. **✅ Trust**: Displays the padlock icon, reassuring users that the service is secure.
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## Choosing Your Solution 🛠️
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The best method depends on your infrastructure.
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### 🏠 For Local/Docker Users
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If you are running Open WebUI with Docker, the standard approach is to use a **Reverse Proxy**. This sits in front of Open WebUI and handles the SSL encryption.
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* **[Nginx](./nginx)**: The industry standard. Highly configurable, great performance.
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* **[Caddy](./caddy)**: **Easiest option**. Automatically obtains and renews Let's Encrypt certificates with minimal config.
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* **[HAProxy](./haproxy)**: Robust choice for advanced load balancing needs.
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### ☁️ For Cloud Deployments
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* **Cloud Load Balancers**: (AWS ALB, Google Cloud Load Balancing) often handle SSL termination natively.
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* **Cloudflare Tunnel**: Excellent for exposing localhost to the web securely without opening ports.
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### 🧪 For Development
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* **Ngrok**: Good for quickly testing Voice features locally. *Not for production.*
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