6f27c32db1
Streamline and reorganize Certbot's CLI output.
This change is a substantial command-line UX overhaul,
based on previous user research. The main goal was to streamline
and clarify output. To see more verbose output, use the -v or -vv flags.
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* nginx,apache: CLI logging changes
- Add "Successfully deployed ..." message using display_util
- Remove IReporter usage and replace with display_util
- Standardize "... could not find a VirtualHost ..." error
This changes also bumps the version of certbot required by certbot-nginx
and certbot-apache to take use of the new display_util function.
* fix certbot_compatibility_test
since the http plugins now require IDisplay, we need to inject it
* fix dependency version on certbot
* use better asserts
* try fix oldest deps
because certbot 1.10.0 depends on acme>=1.8.0, we need to use
acme==1.8.0 in the -oldest tests
* cli: redesign output of new certificate reporting
Changes the output of run, certonly and certonly --csr. No longer uses
IReporter.
* cli: redesign output of failed authz reporting
* fix problem sorting to be stable between py2 & 3
* add some catch-all error text
* cli: dont use IReporter for EFF donation prompt
* add per-authenticator hints
* pass achalls to auth_hint, write some tests
* exclude static auth hints from coverage
* dont call auth_hint unless derived from .Plugin
* dns fallback hint: dont assume --dns-blah works
--dns-blah won't work for third-party plugins, they need to be specified
using --authenticator dns-blah.
* add code comments about the auth_hint interface
* renew: don't restart the installer for dry-runs
Prevents Certbot from superfluously invoking the installer restart
during dry-run renewals. (This does not affect authenticator restarts).
Additionally removes some CLI output that was reporting the fullchain
path of the renewed certificate.
* update CHANGELOG.md
* cli: redesign output when cert installation failed
- Display a message when certificate installation begins.
- Don't use IReporter, just log errors immediately if restart/rollback
fails.
- Prompt the user with a command to retry the installation process once
they have fixed any underlying problems.
* vary by preconfigured_renewal
and move expiry date to be above the renewal advice
* update code comment
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* update code comment
Co-authored-by: ohemorange <ebportnoy@gmail.com>
* fix lint
* derve cert name from cert_path, if possible
* fix type annotation
* text change in nginx hint
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* print message when restarting server after renewal
* log: print "advice" when exiting with an error
When running in non-quiet mode.
* try fix -oldest lock_test.py
* fix docstring
* s/Restarting/Reloading/ when notifying the user
* fix test name
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* type annotations
* s/using the {} plugin/installer: {}/
* copy: avoid "plugin" where possible
* link to user guide#automated-renewals
when not running with --preconfigured-renewal
* cli: reduce default logging verbosity
* fix lock_test: -vv is needed to see logger.debug
* Change comment in log.py to match the change to default verbosity
* Audit and adjust logging levels in apache module
* Audit and adjust logging levels in nginx module
* Audit, adjust logging levels, and improve logging calls in certbot module
* Fix tests to mock correct methods and classes
* typo in non-preconfigured-renewal message
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* fix test
* revert acme version bump
* catch up to python3 changes
* Revert "revert acme version bump"
This reverts commit fa83d6a51c.
* Change ocsp check error to warning since it's non-fatal
* Update storage_test in parallel with last change
* get rid of leading newline on "Deploying [...]"
* shrink renewal and installation success messages
* print logfile rather than logdir in exit handler
* Decrease logging level to info for idempotent operation where enhancement is already set
* Display cert not yet due for renewal message when renewing and no other action will be taken, and change cert to certificate
* also write to logger so it goes in the log file
* Don't double write to log file; fix main test
* cli: remove trailing newline on new cert reporting
* ignore type error
* revert accidental changes to dependencies
* Pass tests in any timezone by using utcfromtimestamp
* Add changelog entry
* fix nits
* Improve wording of try again message
* minor wording change to changelog
* hooks: send hook stdout to CLI stdout
includes both --manual and --{pre,post,renew} hooks
* update docstrings and remove TODO
* add a pending deprecation on execute_command
* add test coverage for both
* update deprecation text
Co-authored-by: ohemorange <ebportnoy@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Alex Zorin <alex@zorin.id.au>
Co-authored-by: alexzorin <alex@zor.io>
Certbot is part of EFF’s effort to encrypt the entire Internet. Secure communication over the Web relies on HTTPS, which requires the use of a digital certificate that lets browsers verify the identity of web servers (e.g., is that really google.com?). Web servers obtain their certificates from trusted third parties called certificate authorities (CAs). Certbot is an easy-to-use client that fetches a certificate from Let’s Encrypt—an open certificate authority launched by the EFF, Mozilla, and others—and deploys it to a web server.
Anyone who has gone through the trouble of setting up a secure website knows what a hassle getting and maintaining a certificate is. Certbot and Let’s Encrypt can automate away the pain and let you turn on and manage HTTPS with simple commands. Using Certbot and Let's Encrypt is free, so there’s no need to arrange payment.
How you use Certbot depends on the configuration of your web server. The best way to get started is to use our interactive guide. It generates instructions based on your configuration settings. In most cases, you’ll need root or administrator access to your web server to run Certbot.
Certbot is meant to be run directly on your web server, not on your personal computer. If you’re using a hosted service and don’t have direct access to your web server, you might not be able to use Certbot. Check with your hosting provider for documentation about uploading certificates or using certificates issued by Let’s Encrypt.
Certbot is a fully-featured, extensible client for the Let's Encrypt CA (or any other CA that speaks the ACME protocol) that can automate the tasks of obtaining certificates and configuring webservers to use them. This client runs on Unix-based operating systems.
To see the changes made to Certbot between versions please refer to our changelog.
Contributing
If you'd like to contribute to this project please read Developer Guide.
This project is governed by EFF's Public Projects Code of Conduct.
How to run the client
The easiest way to install and run Certbot is by visiting certbot.eff.org, where you can find the correct instructions for many web server and OS combinations. For more information, see Get Certbot.
Understanding the client in more depth
To understand what the client is doing in detail, it's important to understand the way it uses plugins. Please see the explanation of plugins in the User Guide.
Links
Documentation: https://certbot.eff.org/docs
Software project: https://github.com/certbot/certbot
Notes for developers: https://certbot.eff.org/docs/contributing.html
Main Website: https://certbot.eff.org
Let's Encrypt Website: https://letsencrypt.org
Community: https://community.letsencrypt.org
ACME spec: RFC 8555
ACME working area in github (archived): https://github.com/ietf-wg-acme/acme
System Requirements
See https://certbot.eff.org/docs/install.html#system-requirements.
Current Features
- Supports multiple web servers:
- apache/2.x
- nginx/0.8.48+
- webroot (adds files to webroot directories in order to prove control of domains and obtain certificates)
- standalone (runs its own simple webserver to prove you control a domain)
- other server software via third party plugins
- The private key is generated locally on your system.
- Can talk to the Let's Encrypt CA or optionally to other ACME compliant services.
- Can get domain-validated (DV) certificates.
- Can revoke certificates.
- Adjustable RSA key bit-length (2048 (default), 4096, ...).
- Adjustable EC key (secp256r1 (default), secp384r1, secp521r1).
- Can optionally install a http -> https redirect, so your site effectively runs https only (Apache only)
- Fully automated.
- Configuration changes are logged and can be reverted.
- Supports an interactive text UI, or can be driven entirely from the command line.
- Free and Open Source Software, made with Python.
For extensive documentation on using and contributing to Certbot, go to https://certbot.eff.org/docs. If you would like to contribute to the project or run the latest code from git, you should read our developer guide.