From 520d8e66a8dbba3e7ebca1b3e21d71509ed6e396 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anmol Sethi Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 00:21:11 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add blank screen problem with iPad to FAQ --- doc/FAQ.md | 10 ++++++++++ doc/guide.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/FAQ.md b/doc/FAQ.md index 7d5b8aa25..d56b41383 100644 --- a/doc/FAQ.md +++ b/doc/FAQ.md @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ - [How do I debug issues with code-server?](#how-do-i-debug-issues-with-code-server) - [Heartbeat File](#heartbeat-file) - [How does the config file work?](#how-does-the-config-file-work) +- [Blank screen on iPad?](#blank-screen-on-ipad) - [Enterprise](#enterprise) @@ -231,6 +232,15 @@ The `--config` flag or `$CODE_SERVER_CONFIG` can be used to change the config fi The default location also respects `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME`. +## Blank screen on iPad? + +Unfortunately at the moment self signed certificates cause a blank screen on iPadOS + +There does seem to a way to get it to work if you create your own CA and create a +certificate using the CA and then import the CA onto your iPad. + +See [#1566](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1566#issuecomment-623159434). + ## Enterprise Visit [our enterprise page](https://coder.com) for more information about our diff --git a/doc/guide.md b/doc/guide.md index fa6d7b9fe..627f22190 100644 --- a/doc/guide.md +++ b/doc/guide.md @@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ the dependency on caddy. ### Self Signed Certificate **note:** Self signed certificates do not work with iPad and will cause a blank page. You'll -have to use [Let's Encrypt](#lets-encrypt) instead. +have to use [Let's Encrypt](#lets-encrypt) instead. See the [FAQ](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/blob/master/doc/FAQ.md#blank-screen-on-ipad). Recommended reading: https://security.stackexchange.com/a/8112.