Node.js - disable certificate validation

Solution 1

Run Node.js from command line using environemnt variable.

e.g. Bash:

NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED=0 node ./index.js

e.g. Windows Command Prompt (cmd.exe):

set NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED=0&&node ./index.js

Note: you can find universal solution here.

Solution 2

Use the following line before https.request():

process.env["NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED"] = 0;

Note: it is recommended to paste it at the beginning of application.

Solution 3

Alternatively, in request options you can set rejectUnauthorized to false value:

const request = https.request({ 
    host: 'example-host.com', 
    port: 443,
    path: '/',
    method: 'GET',
    rejectUnauthorized: false
};

Warning:

Disabling certificate validation disables all kinds of security checks, don't use it in production environment. Use this solutions for testing purposes only.

References

1. HTTPS | Node.js v19.6.0 Documentation