The `-k` option in curl is like a "trust me bro" flag for SSL certs. It tells curl to ignore any issues with the certificate, which can be helpful if you’re testing something locally or working with a server that doesn’t have a valid cert.
But yeah, it’s not something you’d wanna use in a real-world scenario unless you’re sure the connection is safe. If you’re unsure, check out Let’s Encrypt (https://letsencrypt.org/) for free, valid certs.
But yeah, it’s not something you’d wanna use in a real-world scenario unless you’re sure the connection is safe. If you’re unsure, check out Let’s Encrypt (https://letsencrypt.org/) for free, valid certs.