This section provides information to help you configure Signotaur correctly, troubleshoot common issues, ensure your service user account has the necessary permissions and backup important data.
The main configuration for Signotaur's service and website is set during installation. Many of these settings can be updated by rerunning the installer. Additional settings, such as those for email service and authentication providers, can be specified in the Admin section of the web interface. For access to the full set of server settings, the Signotaur configuration file is available. For details on these settings and how to customize them for your needs, please refer to the Configuration File page.
Signotaur operates on your system under a designated service account. This account needs specific permissions to access resources on your server, such as files and certificates. The Permissions page outlines the necessary permissions and provides instructions on configuring them for Signotaur.
If you encounter issues with configuration or permissions, refer to the Troubleshooting page for potential solutions. This guide will help you diagnose and resolve common problems, allowing you to quickly identify and address any issues that may prevent Signotaur from running as expected.
When using a self-signed certificate for the Signotaur server website, browsers may display security warnings. To learn how to address these warnings, visit the Using Self-Signed Server Certificates page for detailed instructions.
To ensure that the service can be recovered in the event of a hardware failure or operating system failure, ensure that both the configuration file Signotaur.Server.config.json and database Signotaur.Server.db are regularly backed up and copied to another computer.