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# SSL in localhost takes 5 seconds now.

**[DEV](https://daily.dev/sources/devto)** · 3 min read · 2441 upvotes · 123 comments

## Summary

Setting up SSL for localhost traditionally requires tedious manual configurations and repetitive steps. However, Ophiuchi simplifies the process by automatically generating certificates, updating the hosts file, providing an integrated web server, and ensuring instant trust. It saves time and allows developers to focus on building great software.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@younas** · 61 upvotes

> Only works for linux or mac

**@freshskates** · 4 upvotes

> ngrok

**@noricode** · 2 upvotes

> oooor, run another instance of chrome with
> *  ` --ignore-certificate-errors` flag

**@apperside** · 2 upvotes

> Ehi man,
> this looks very nice!
> I use local tunnels almost every day and I've tried a lot of solutions.
> Your one looks promising but man, I won't never install a black box which requires so many privileges!
> BTW, good job!

**@jovylle** · 2 upvotes

> Cool, always been wanting that. I'll keep in watch for the windows version

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