Skip TLS Verification

Description

This option disables TLS certificate verification for a step.

Motivation

It is intended for development when calling servers with self-signed certificates.

Example

Copy{
  "steps": [
    {
      "title": "Test",
      "method": "GET",
      "url": "https://localhost",
      "skip_tls_verification": true
    }
  ]
}

Questions & Answers

Q: Should I use it in production?
A: No. It is recommended only for testing local or staging servers.

Comments

TLS verification protects against man-in-the-middle attacks. Disable it only when you understand the associated risks.

Other Uses

Combine this setting with a local certificate proxy for quick endpoint testing.