Nexus Default Https Port

Setting Up HTTPS on Nexus Repository Manager

Introduction

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a secure protocol that encrypts data transmitted between a client and a server, providing confidentiality and integrity of the information exchanged.

Configuring Nexus with HTTPS

Prerequisites

Before configuring Nexus with HTTPS, you will need:

• An SSL certificate
• A preferred port for the HTTPS connection (e.g., 443)
• Access to your Nexus installation directory

Steps

1. Edit the nexusproperties file located in sonatype-work/nexus3/etc.
2. Add the following lines to the file, replacing [HTTPS_PORT] with your preferred port and [SSL_CERTIFICATE] and [SSL_PRIVATE_KEY] with the paths to your SSL certificate and private key:

   nexus.ssl.port=[HTTPS_PORT]   nexus.ssl.certificate=[SSL_CERTIFICATE]   nexus.ssl.key=[SSL_PRIVATE_KEY]   

3. Save the file.
4. Restart Nexus.

Using HTTP Proxy with Nexus

If you are using an HTTP proxy, you may need to configure Nexus to use it. To do this, edit the nexusproperties file and add the following line:

 nexus.https.proxyHost=[PROXY_HOST] nexus.https.proxyPort=[PROXY_PORT] 

Replace [PROXY_HOST] and [PROXY_PORT] with the hostname or IP address and port of your HTTP proxy.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with HTTPS on Nexus, check the following:

• Ensure that your SSL certificate is valid and installed correctly.
• Make sure that the HTTP port you have specified is available and not already in use by another application.
• Check the Nexus logs for any errors or warnings related to HTTPS.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can configure Nexus Repository Manager to use HTTPS to secure data transmissions and enhance the privacy and integrity of your software artifacts.