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diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst index 0dbe1cdef..62681c7eb 100644 --- a/README.rst +++ b/README.rst @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Anyone who has gone through the trouble of setting up a secure website knows wha How you use Certbot depends on the configuration of your web server. The best way to get started is to use our `interactive guide <https://certbot.eff.org>`_. It generates instructions based on your configuration settings. In most cases, you’ll need `root or administrator access <https://certbot.eff.org/faq/#does-certbot-require-root-administrator-privileges>`_ to your web server to run Certbot. -If you’re using a hosted service and don’t have direct access to your web server, you might not be able to use Certbot. Check with your hosting provider for documentation about uploading certificates or using certificates issued by Let’s Encrypt. +Certbot is meant to be run directly on your web server, not on your personal computer. If you’re using a hosted service and don’t have direct access to your web server, you might not be able to use Certbot. Check with your hosting provider for documentation about uploading certificates or using certificates issued by Let’s Encrypt. Certbot is a fully-featured, extensible client for the Let's Encrypt CA (or any other CA that speaks the `ACME @@ -91,8 +91,6 @@ Main Website: https://certbot.eff.org Let's Encrypt Website: https://letsencrypt.org -IRC Channel: #letsencrypt on `Freenode`_ - Community: https://community.letsencrypt.org ACME spec: http://ietf-wg-acme.github.io/acme/ @@ -101,8 +99,6 @@ ACME working area in github: https://github.com/ietf-wg-acme/acme |build-status| |coverage| |docs| |container| -.. _Freenode: https://webchat.freenode.net?channels=%23letsencrypt - .. |build-status| image:: https://travis-ci.org/certbot/certbot.svg?branch=master :target: https://travis-ci.org/certbot/certbot :alt: Travis CI status |