From a6d7e6536270a31f21986b54094488cb739095eb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hamza Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:08:14 +0500 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add Let's Encrypt email configuration note --- .../docs/advanced/self-hosting/installation/+page.markdoc | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/routes/docs/advanced/self-hosting/installation/+page.markdoc b/src/routes/docs/advanced/self-hosting/installation/+page.markdoc index c3327f8c4b..6235d13423 100644 --- a/src/routes/docs/advanced/self-hosting/installation/+page.markdoc +++ b/src/routes/docs/advanced/self-hosting/installation/+page.markdoc @@ -137,6 +137,11 @@ For advanced users who prefer manual setup, you can install Appwrite using Docke 1. Create a directory named `appwrite` and place both `docker-compose.yml` and `.env` inside 2. Edit the `.env` file to customize your installation. At minimum, update `_APP_OPENSSL_KEY_V1` and `_APP_EXECUTOR_SECRET` with unique secret values + +{% info title="Let's Encrypt" %} +If you plan to use Let's Encrypt for SSL certificates, make sure the `_APP_EMAIL_CERTIFICATE` environment variable in your `appwrite/.env` file is set to a valid email address before starting Appwrite. Without this value, Let's Encrypt certificates cannot be issued. +{% /info %} + 3. Start the Appwrite stack: ```bash