Unable to reach Forecast API. No Host Found (HTTP Code 0). Curl Error = SSL certificate problem: unable to get local issuer certificate

[cslaughter]

Well now.
I was not trying to post this but somehow managed. But since it is here and I don’t know how to get rid of it… I am thinking this is a server configuration issue. I get this when trying to use the new weather module.

CMS Forecast\Forecast request Unable to reach Forecast API. No Host Found (HTTP Code 0). Curl Error = SSL certificate problem: unable to get local issuer certificate

[cslaughter]

Just in case someone comes across this, if you are running a Windows server this link may help you.

http://snippets.webaware.com.au/howto/stop-turning-off-curlopt_ssl_verifypeer-and-fix-your-php-config/

Please see below:

[alex]

Hi Colin

The instructions for this are in our FAQ here:

Using Tickers, Forecast, Twitter and other external resources that make use of HTTPS connections

Using Tickers, Forecast, Twitter and other external resources that make use of HTTPS connections It is easy to reference and use external sources in Xibo widgets such as Tickers, however special consideration may need to be taken when referencing resources provided over SSL (anything with HTTPS at the front of the Address). Symptoms You have added a Ticker/Twitter/Forecast media item which references a feed or uses resources served over HTTPS and nothing is shown. You have checked the logs and …

Alex