How do I enable SSL in ASP.NET Core Kestrel?

How do I enable SSL in ASP.NET Core Kestrel?

To enable SSL in ASP.NET Core Kestrel, you need to configure Kestrel in your Program.cs file. You can specify the certificate path and password.

Can you show me a code example for that?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

public class Program
{
    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        CreateHostBuilder(args).Build().Run();
    }

    public static IHostBuilder CreateHostBuilder(string[] args) => Host.CreateDefaultBuilder(args)
        .ConfigureWebHostDefaults(webBuilder =>
        {
            webBuilder.UseStartup<Startup>();
            webBuilder.UseKestrel(options =>
            {
                options.ListenAnyIP(5001, listenOptions =>
                {
                    listenOptions.UseHttps("path/to/certificate.pfx", "your_password");
                });
            });
        });
}

What if I want to use a self-signed certificate?

You can create a self-signed certificate using tools like OpenSSL or PowerShell. Just make sure to trust the certificate on your local machine.

Are there any security considerations I should be aware of?

Yes, always ensure that your SSL certificates are kept secure, and consider using a trusted certificate authority for production environments.