Re: Is a home directory for the httpd user safe?

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Why do you need a predefined user with a writeable home directory?

I have one, but I only use it to log in the system with ssh.

You can save all configuration in the directory '/etc/httpd/conf.d' (on RHEL).

- Jeroen


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On Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at 2:39 PM, Tom Browder <tom.browder@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> In order to run a service behind my reverse proxy I need to have a defined user with some kind of writeable home directory.
>
> The easy choice to get started is to create a /home/apache directory for my apache user.
>
> Is that safe or should I do something else?
>
> I do have my systemd service file working, so I can create a new user for that purpose if need be.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Tom

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