🕒 22:00–22:55
🏷️ Labels: Domain Management, File Sharing, Apache Configuration, Automation, Whatsapp
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal: The primary goal of this session was to resolve domain access issues for ‘matuteiglesias.link’ and improve the file sharing process via WhatsApp.

Key Activities:

  • Addressed domain access issues caused by IPv6 and HTTPS configurations by sharing IP links and implementing DNS fixes.
  • Ensured HTTP accessibility for files hosted on ‘matuteiglesias.link’ by resolving HTTP/IPv4 issues and providing fallback solutions.
  • Configured Apache redirects, including 302 redirections, to facilitate short link sharing on WhatsApp.
  • Explored different methods for sharing PDFs on WhatsApp, including creating bridge pages, using .htaccess redirections, and vhost editing.
  • Developed automation scripts using Bash to streamline the file upload process and generate WhatsApp-friendly TinyURLs.

Achievements:

  • Successfully implemented DNS and HTTP fixes for domain access.
  • Configured Apache to support effective link sharing via WhatsApp.
  • Automated the file sharing process with a Bash script that uploads files and generates TinyURLs.

Pending Tasks:

  • Enable HTTPS for ‘matuteiglesias.link’ to enhance security and user trust.
  • Further optimize the automation scripts to handle edge cases in path handling and command execution.