Testing ssl HTTPS application locally with Coldfusion

Question

I would like to test https related application on my local machine before pushing it to staging and production. If I try to test on local system, the page just showing (in chrome it gets to the "This webpage has a redirect loop" page). If any information could be provided that would assist me in setting this up / getting it working and testing, I would be extremely grateful . Thanks

Answer 1

This problem can have two angles whether this could be related to your specific browser or with your ColdFusion application:

First and foremost can you check it on Firefox or IE just to isolate if this is specific to Chrome. (As I have seen this to come on Chrome more than often)

if it works on Other Browsers:

1. probably Chrome is at fault. Go to settings (Options -> Under the Hood -> Content Settings -> Cookies -> Show cookies and other site data)

2. Enter your problem URL in search bar and it would list all related cookies.

3. Select "Remove all"

if it FAILS on other browsers as well:

Can you check with perhaps another test application?

Please check with following article by Ben Nadal -- http://www.bennadel.com/blog/1666-Ask-Ben-Enforcing-An-SSL-HTTPS-Connection-Based-On-Request.htm

If this persists, please add some more information, on how this has been set up.

Cheers, Anjaneai

Answer 2

If I understand your questions you should be able to use a self signed certificate on your local dev box. Once you set this up you should be able to test your site in SSL mode.

Here is one quick tutorial. http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2007/04/06/tip-trick-enabling-ssl-on-iis7-using-self-signed-certificates.aspx