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    When logging into Modx manager with firefox I get a warning that this connection is not secure. Is there something I should do?

    Also, how do I know which version Modx I have?
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      This is your browser alerting that youre entering a password or other secure information on a site that does not have an SSL certificate.

      To see your MODX version log into your manager and on the top left it'll tell you the version number smiley
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        So is it safe to login if the modx manager doesn't have SSL?
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          ok I see our version number is 1.0.15

          But which one, Revolution or Evo?
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            1.0.15 is Evo and you should upgrade to the latest version if possible
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              Yes it's still safe, especially if its on your own host smiley
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                www.amitpatil.me Reply #7, 7 years ago
                Warning you see in firefox is because of latest version of firefox, it has nothing to do with modx. You will see that warning for other websites as well.
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                  Both Chrome and Firefox are trying to "encourage" everyone to use SSL, so they issue that warning on any page that without an https URL that asks for user information.

                  I've been happy with this free SSL certificate, which will work on a shared server: LetsEncrypt. Your host may install it for you if you ask. Some better hosts provide it as an option in cPanel. You would still need to modify things to make that page be automatically served with an https URL. Or you could make the whole site be served as https if you have other forms on the site, e.g., a contact page. This used to slow sites down, but it doesn't any longer.

                  As others have suggested, what you have now it not all that insecure. The SSL certificate mainly ensures that the server serving the page is the server it claims to be. As long as your site hasn't been hacked, you're fine.
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