https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Python-HTTPS-File-Server-for-Windows/m-p/268393#M1367 <P class="lia-align-center"><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="sslwebserver.png" style="width: 200px;"><img src="https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/32890iA80760CCD7CD2F87/image-size/small?v=v2&amp;px=200" role="button" title="sslwebserver.png" alt="sslwebserver.png" /></span></P> <DIV class="container"> <H1><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":locked:">🔒</span>Python HTTPS File Server for Windows</H1> <DIV class="intro"> <P>Inspired by<STRONG>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/21670">@HeikoAnkenbrand</a>&nbsp;s</STRONG> excellent <A href="https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/SmartConsole-Extensions/HTTPS-Server-for-Smart-Console-Extensions/m-p/267897" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HTTPS Server for Smart Console Extensions</A>, <BR />I created a Python-based HTTPS web server that's simple, portable, and easy to customize.</P> </DIV> <H2><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":open_book:">📖</span> What is it?</H2> <P>A lightweight, self-contained HTTPS file server written in Python<BR />that automatically generates self-signed SSL certificates<BR />and serves files from a configurable directory.<BR /><BR /></P> <H2><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":gear:">⚙️</span> How it Works</H2> <P>The script leverages Python's built-in <CODE>http.server</CODE> and <CODE>ssl</CODE> modules<BR />to create a secure web server. On first run, it:</P> <OL> <LI>Checks for existing SSL certificates</LI> <LI>If not found, generates a self-signed certificate using OpenSSL (4096-bit RSA)</LI> <LI>Creates a <CODE>files</CODE> subdirectory for serving content</LI> <LI>Generates a configuration dashboard (index.html) showing all settings</LI> <LI>Starts the HTTPS server on the configured port (default: 8443)</LI> </OL> <H2><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":clipboard:">📋</span> Configuration Options</H2> <P>All settings can be adjusted by modifying variables at the beginning of the script:</P> <TABLE class="config-table"> <THEAD> <TR> <TH>Variable</TH> <TH>Default Value</TH> <TH>Description</TH> </TR> </THEAD> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><CODE>SERVER_PORT</CODE></TD> <TD>8443</TD> <TD>TCP port for HTTPS connections</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><CODE>SERVER_ADDRESS</CODE></TD> <TD>0.0.0.0</TD> <TD>Bind address (0.0.0.0 = all network interfaces)</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><CODE>SERVE_DIRECTORY</CODE></TD> <TD>files</TD> <TD>Subdirectory for files to serve (relative to script)</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><CODE>CERT_FILE</CODE></TD> <TD>server.crt</TD> <TD>SSL certificate filename</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><CODE>KEY_FILE</CODE></TD> <TD>server.key</TD> <TD>Private key filename</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><CODE>CERT_VALIDITY_DAYS</CODE></TD> <TD>365</TD> <TD>Certificate validity period in days</TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> <H2><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":package:">📦</span> Prerequisites</H2> <DIV class="highlight"> <UL> <LI><STRONG>Python 3.x</STRONG> - Download from <A href="https://www.python.org/downloads/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">python.org</A></LI> <LI><STRONG>OpenSSL</STRONG> - Download from <A href="https://slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Win32/Win64 OpenSSL</A></LI> </UL> <P><STRONG>Note:</STRONG> Make sure OpenSSL is added to your system PATH during installation!</P> </DIV> <H2><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":rocket:">🚀</span> Usage</H2> <P><STRONG>Step 1:</STRONG> Save the script as <CODE>https_fileserver.py</CODE></P> <P><STRONG>Step 2:</STRONG> Open a terminal/PowerShell in the script directory</P> <P><STRONG>Step 3:</STRONG> Run the server:</P> <PRE>python https_fileserver.py</PRE> <P><STRONG>Step 4:</STRONG> Place files in the <CODE>files</CODE> subdirectory</P> <P><STRONG>Step 5:</STRONG> Access via browser at <CODE><A href="https://localhost:8443" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://localhost:8443</A></CODE></P> <H2><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":warning:">⚠️</span> Important Security Notice</H2> <DIV class="highlight"> <P><STRONG>This server is intended for personal and development use only!</STRONG></P> <UL> <LI>Do NOT use in production environments</LI> <LI>Do NOT expose to the public internet</LI> <LI>Browsers will show security warnings for self-signed certificates (this is normal)</LI> <LI>For production use, obtain certificates from trusted Certificate Authorities</LI> </UL> </DIV> <DIV class="author"> <P><STRONG>Author:</STRONG> Vincent Bacher</P> <P style="font-size: 0.9em;">Created with <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":red_heart:">❤️</span> for the CheckMates Community</P> <P style="font-size: 0.85em; margin-top: 20px;">January 2026</P> </DIV> </DIV> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:42:11 GMT Vincent_Bacher 2026-02-07T08:42:11Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Python-HTTPS-File-Server-for-Windows/m-p/268393#M1367 4 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:42:11 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Python-HTTPS-File-Server-for-Windows/m-p/268393#M1367 Vincent_Bacher 2026-02-07T08:42:11Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Python-HTTPS-File-Server-for-Windows/m-p/268398#M1369 <P>Yes sir...just tested it...great!</P> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:51:27 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Python-HTTPS-File-Server-for-Windows/m-p/268398#M1369 the_rock 2026-01-23T12:51:27Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Python-HTTPS-File-Server-for-Windows/m-p/268490#M1382 <P>Well done!</P> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:40:10 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/Python-HTTPS-File-Server-for-Windows/m-p/268490#M1382 PhoneBoy 2026-01-23T21:40:10Z