How to setup wcf service to run on https?

@arnoldo.moen 

To setup a WCF service to run on HTTPS, follow these steps:

1. Obtain an SSL certificate: You will need to obtain an SSL certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority. This certificate will be used to secure the communication between clients and the WCF service.
2. Configure the WCF service to use HTTPS: Update the service configuration file (typically web.config or app.config) to configure the service endpoint to use HTTPS. Specify the binding to use "basicHttpBinding" with "Transport" security mode and provide the appropriate certificate information.

Example configuration:

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<bindings>
  <basicHttpBinding>
    <binding name="SecureBinding">
      <security mode="Transport">
        <transport clientCredentialType="None" />
      </security>
    </binding>
  </basicHttpBinding>
</bindings>

<services>
  <service name="YourServiceName">
    <endpoint address="" binding="basicHttpBinding" bindingConfiguration="SecureBinding" contract="YourContractName" />
  </service>
</services>

1. Update the service host configuration: If you are self-hosting the WCF service, you will need to update the service host configuration to listen on the HTTPS protocol. Specify the HTTPS binding and provide the certificate information.

Example self-hosting code:

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Uri baseAddress = new Uri("https://localhost:8000/YourServiceName");
ServiceHost host = new ServiceHost(typeof(YourService), baseAddress);

host.Credentials.ServiceCertificate.SetCertificate(
    StoreLocation.LocalMachine,
    StoreName.My,
    X509FindType.FindBySubjectName,
    "YourCertificateSubjectName");

host.AddServiceEndpoint(typeof(IYourContract), new BasicHttpBinding(), baseAddress);

host.Open();

1. Test the service: Once you have configured the service to run on HTTPS, test the service by accessing it using a web browser or a WCF client. Ensure that the communication is secure and the service is functioning as expected.

By following these steps, you can successfully set up a WCF service to run on HTTPS and secure the communication between clients and the service.