From 446c654deaa24fe7bb4377649f3b9f8404337cee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shivaram Lingamneni Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:28:01 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add a caution about operator passwords with spaces --- docs/MANUAL.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/MANUAL.md b/docs/MANUAL.md index f7d6b7bd..fd5f9624 100644 --- a/docs/MANUAL.md +++ b/docs/MANUAL.md @@ -506,6 +506,8 @@ If you try to oper unsuccessfully, Ergo will disconnect you from the network. If The config file accepts hashed passwords, not plaintext passwords. You must run `ergo genpasswd`, type your actual password in, and then receive a hashed blob back (it will look like `$2a$04$GvCFlShLZQjId3dARzwOWu9Nvq6lndXINw2Sdm6mUcwxhtx1U/hIm`). Enter that into the relevant `opers` block in your config file, then save the file. +Although it's theoretically possible to use an operator password that contains spaces, your client may not support it correctly, so it's advisable to choose a password without spaces. (The period character `.` is an acceptable alternative separator if your password is based on randomly chosen words.) + After that, you must rehash or restart Ergo to apply the config change. If a rehash didn't accomplish the desired effects, you might want to try a restart instead.