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 -------------------------------------------------------- Support the independent web, use Firefox ------- Original Message ------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For additional commands, e-mail: users-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx