Can't stablish ssl connection with soketi and laravel

[Gabotron-ES]

Can't stablish ssl connection with soketi and laravel

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Potential solution

The solution involves ensuring that the SSL configuration is correctly set up across various components of the system, including the nginx server, the soketi server, and the Laravel and React Native applications. The SSL certificates must be correctly referenced, and the environment variables must be properly configured to match the SSL setup.

What is causing this bug?

The bug is likely caused by a misconfiguration in the SSL setup, which could be due to incorrect paths to SSL certificates, incorrect environment variable settings, or a mismatch in the SSL configuration between the nginx server, soketi server, and the applications. Additionally, the use of different schemes (http vs https) and ports in the configuration files could be contributing to the issue.

Code

To solve the bug, the following changes and verifications should be made:

1. Verify nginx configuration at /etc/nginx/sites-available/laraapp.com:

   • Ensure that the proxy_pass directive in the /ws/ location block is correctly pointing to https://127.0.0.1:6001 if soketi is running with SSL.

2. Update Supervisor configuration for soketi at /etc/supervisor/conf.d/soketi.conf:

   • Ensure that the environment variables SOKETI_SSL_CERT and SOKETI_SSL_KEY are correctly set to the paths of the SSL certificate and key.

3. Update the .env file at /var/www/laraapp.com/.env with the correct environment variables:

   • Ensure that PUSHER_SCHEME is set to https and that PUSHER_PORT matches the port used by soketi (typically 443 for SSL).

4. Update the broadcasting configuration in Laravel at /var/www/laraapp.com/config/broadcasting.php:

   • Set 'scheme' => env('PUSHER_SCHEME', 'https') and 'useTLS' => env('PUSHER_SCHEME') === 'https'.

5. Update the React Native app connection setup:

   • Ensure that wsHost is set to the correct domain name (laraapp.com), wsPort and wssPort are set to 443, encrypted is set to true, and forceTLS is set to true.

How to replicate the bug

To replicate the bug, attempt to establish an SSL connection from the React Native app to the Laravel app using soketi with the provided configurations. The connection will fail, and the logs will show an "unavailable" state due to the SSL misconfiguration.

Task

To resolve the issue, follow the steps outlined in the "Code" section above, ensuring that all configurations are consistent and correct for SSL communication. After making the necessary changes, restart the nginx and soketi services, and test the connection from the React Native app again.

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Files used for this task:

Changes on /etc/nginx/sites-available/laraapp.com

As the source code for /etc/nginx/sites-available/laraapp.com is indicated as "This is a new file" and no actual configuration is provided, I cannot perform a detailed analysis of the SSL settings, the 'listen' directive, or the proxy settings for the '/ws/' location block.

However, based on the user's provided information in the ticket description, here are some general points that should be checked in the actual nginx configuration file:

1. Ensure that the listen directive for the server block handling HTTPS traffic is correctly set to listen 443 ssl;.
2. Verify that the ssl_certificate and ssl_certificate_key directives are pointing to the correct SSL certificate and key files, as managed by Certbot.
3. Check the proxy settings for the /ws/ location block to ensure that WebSocket connections are being proxied to the correct port (6001) and that the necessary headers for WebSocket connections are being set, such as Upgrade and Connection.

Since the actual nginx configuration is not available in the provided source code, I recommend the user to check these points in their nginx configuration file to ensure that SSL is correctly set up for their domain and that WebSocket connections are properly proxied to the soketi server. If the user continues to experience issues, they should provide the actual nginx configuration for further analysis.

Changes on /etc/supervisor/conf.d/soketi.conf

The provided source code for /etc/supervisor/conf.d/soketi.conf is empty, with the comment "This is a new file." This indicates that the actual configuration for the soketi service under Supervisor is missing or not provided here. Without the proper configuration, the soketi service may not be starting correctly or may not be using the correct SSL certificates for establishing secure WebSocket connections.

To resolve the issue, the user needs to ensure that the /etc/supervisor/conf.d/soketi.conf file contains the correct configuration for running the soketi server with the necessary environment variables for SSL, such as SOKETI_SSL_CERT and SOKETI_SSL_KEY, pointing to the valid SSL certificate and key files.

The user's ticket description provides an example of what the configuration should look like, including the environment variables for the SSL certificate and key. The user should verify that the actual configuration file on the server matches this example and that the paths to the SSL certificate and key are correct and accessible by the soketi process.

If the configuration is indeed missing from the file, the user should add the necessary configuration as per the example provided in the ticket description. After updating the configuration, the user should reload the Supervisor configuration and restart the soketi service to apply the changes.

In summary, the issue with this file is that it is empty and does not contain the necessary configuration for running the soketi service with SSL. The user needs to add the correct configuration to this file and ensure that the SSL certificate and key paths are valid.

Changes on React Native App Connection Setup

As the React Native App Connection Setup file is new and contains no actual source code, there is nothing to analyze or report regarding this file in relation to the SSL connection issue described in the ticket.

The user should ensure that the connection setup in their React Native app is correctly implemented with the appropriate options for establishing an SSL connection. This includes setting 'wsHost' to the domain name that matches the SSL certificate, 'wsPort' and 'wssPort' to the correct port numbers (typically 443 for secure WebSocket connections), 'encrypted' to true, and 'forceTLS' to true if SSL is required.

Since the file is empty, the user should add the necessary code to configure the Pusher client and Echo instance with the correct SSL options as described in the task plan. If the user has already written this code elsewhere, they should verify that it matches the requirements for a secure connection.

In summary, there is no action to be taken on this file as it stands. The user should proceed to implement or verify the SSL connection setup in their React Native app according to the plan provided.

Changes on /var/www/laraapp.com/config/broadcasting.php

The provided source code for /var/www/laraapp.com/config/broadcasting.php is empty with the comment "This is a new file." This indicates that the actual configuration for broadcasting has not been set up in this file. Since the configuration is crucial for establishing an SSL connection with soketi and Laravel, the absence of the necessary configuration is likely the cause of the bug reported by the user.

To resolve the issue, the user needs to populate the broadcasting.php file with the correct configuration array for the 'pusher' broadcaster. This should include setting the 'scheme' to 'https', 'useTLS' to true, and providing any necessary 'curl_options' for SSL verification as described in the issue opened by the user.

Here is an example of what the configuration might look like based on the information provided in the ticket:

<?php

return [

    'default' => env('BROADCAST_DRIVER', 'null'),

    'connections' => [

        'pusher' => [
            'driver' => 'pusher',
            'key' => env('PUSHER_APP_KEY'),
            'secret' => env('PUSHER_APP_SECRET'),
            'app_id' => env('PUSHER_APP_ID'),
            'options' => [
                'cluster' => env('PUSHER_APP_CLUSTER'),
                'useTLS' => true,
                'encrypted' => true,
                'host' => env('PUSHER_HOST'),
                'port' => env('PUSHER_PORT'),
                'scheme' => env('PUSHER_SCHEME'),
                'curl_options' => [
                    CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST => 0,
                    CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER => 0,
                ],
            ],
        ],

        // Other broadcast connections...

    ],

    // Other configuration...
];

The user should ensure that the .env file contains the correct environment variables that match the SSL configuration and that the broadcasting.php file is properly set up to use these variables. Once the configuration is correctly set up in the broadcasting.php file, the user should be able to establish an SSL connection between the React Native app and the Laravel application using soketi.

Changes on /var/www/laraapp.com/.env

The provided source code for the file /var/www/laraapp.com/.env is empty with the comment // This is a new file. This indicates that the .env file does not contain any environment variable definitions, which are crucial for configuring the application's behavior, especially for services like Pusher and Soketi that rely on these variables for setting up connections.

Given the user's issue with establishing an SSL connection with Soketi and Laravel, the absence of environment variable definitions in the .env file is a significant problem. The .env file should contain the necessary variables such as PUSHER_APP_KEY, PUSHER_APP_SECRET, PUSHER_APP_ID, PUSHER_HOST, PUSHER_PORT, PUSHER_SCHEME, and any other relevant variables that are used by the application to configure the Pusher and Soketi services.

To resolve the issue, the .env file should be populated with the correct environment variables as provided in the user's ticket description. Here is an example of what the .env file should contain based on the user's provided information:

PUSHER_APP_KEY="9b9a489dffdf0c38f28f43777"
PUSHER_APP_SECRET="26574dsfsfsf57220cf042bd77"
PUSHER_APP_ID="13023345464644"
PUSHER_APP_CLUSTER="eu"
PUSHER_HOST=127.0.0.1
PUSHER_PORT=6001
PUSHER_SCHEME=https

Please note that the actual values for the keys and secrets should be kept confidential and secure. The provided values here are placeholders based on the user's redacted information.

Once the .env file is correctly populated, the application should be able to read these variables and use them to establish an SSL connection with Soketi. It is also important to ensure that the .env file is not publicly accessible and is properly secured as it contains sensitive information.

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[Gabotron-ES]

Still unresolved

[caendesilva]

I'm also working through some SSL issues. Make sure the certificate is valid. Also make sure that both servers can handle TLS.