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Version: v7

ionic ssl generate

Generates an SSL key & certificate

$ ionic ssl generate [options]

Uses OpenSSL to create a self-signed certificate for localhost (by default).

After the certificate is generated, you will still need to add it to your system or browser as a trusted certificate.

The default directory for --key-path and --cert-path is .ionic/ssl/.

Options​

  • --key-path=<path>: Destination of private key file
  • --cert-path=<path>: Destination of certificate file

Advanced Options​

  • --country-name=<C>: The country name (C) of the SSL certificate
  • --state-or-province-name=<ST>: The state or province name (ST) of the SSL certificate
  • --locality-name=<L>: The locality name (L) of the SSL certificate
  • --organization-name=<O>: The organization name (O) of the SSL certificate
  • --common-name=<CN>: The common name (CN) of the SSL certificate
  • --bits=<bits>: Number of bits in the key (or -b)

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