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Testing facebook sign-in for a web app.

• NodeJS
  • node version 12.16.3
  • npm version 6.14.4
• Windows OS 64 bit (optional)

1. Clone this repository.
   git clone https://github.com/weaponsforge/facebook-app.git

2. Install dependencies.
   npm install

3. Run the local web server.
   npm run start

4. Launch the app on a web browser.
   https://localhost:3000

   WARNING: Loading https://localhost:3000 as ease will load the web app on an insecure ssl connection. Test signing in to FB at your own risk.

   If you want load the web app on a secure connection from localhost, follow the instructions discussed in the section Use Secure SSL Certificates on Localhost. (for windows OS only instructions for other OS may vary)

1. Launch notepad with Administrator access and open the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file.

2. Append the following lines:

    127.0.0.1 mywebsite.com
    127.0.0.1 localhost
   

3. Press Search from windows menu and search for certmgr.msc.

4. Under the certmgr window,

   • Go to Certificates - Current User -> Trusted Root Certification Authority -> Certificates
   • Right + Click the Certificates directory
   • Select All tasks -> Import
     • Browse for the localhost-ssl.cer file under /server/helpers/localhost-ssl.cer
     • Press the Next button.
     • Select the option Place all certificates in the following store
       • Certificate store: Trusted Root Certification Authorities
     • Press the Next button, then Finish
     • A Security Warning window will appear. Press the Yes button.

5. Close all instances of the Chrome browser, and re-open again. Load your localhost project: https://localhost:3000. This should now display a secure SSL connection.

6. After you are done testing, it is a good idea to revert all changes made on steps #2 and #4 to prevent security holes in your Windows system.

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