In fusion_place, each client program interacts with the server program to execute processes. The communication between the client and server uses the HTTP protocol, which is unencrypted by default, but can also use the more secure, encrypted communication scheme provided by the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol, known as HTTPS. When connecting to the fusion_place server over the internet, it is recommended to use the SSL protocol. This section explains the configuration and considerations for using SSL.

Additionally, when accessing the internet from within an organization’s network, it may be necessary to go through a proxy server. This section also covers the configuration and considerations for connecting to the internet via a proxy server.