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+--- Thread: Node built in fetch dont reject unauthorized - How to handle self-signed certificates? or Why does no (/thread-node-built-in-fetch-dont-reject-unauthorized-how-to-handle-self-signed-certificates-or-why-does-no)
“” - FirewallDodge - 24-03-2025
Yeah, the node built in fetch dont reject unauthorized certs, which is *great* for testing but awful for prod.
To enforce checks, you need to pass an `https.Agent` with `rejectUnauthorized: true`.
Pro tip: Add this to your app’s startup checks—fail fast if someone forgets to set it.
Also, +1 for better docs. This is a common gotcha.