# 🔧 Fix Echomark Connection - Do This Now!

## The Problem
Chrome is blocking the extension because it doesn't trust the Echomark server's SSL certificate.

## The 1-Minute Fix

### Step 1: Open This URL in Chrome
```
https://ec2-52-8-108-29.us-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com:5345
```

### Step 2: You'll See This Warning
**"Your connection is not private"**
- NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID

### Step 3: Click These Buttons
1. Click **"Advanced"**
2. Click **"Proceed to ec2-52-8-108-29.us-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com (unsafe)"**

### Step 4: Verify
You should now see the **EchoMark Administration Portal** login page.

### Step 5: Reload Extension
1. Go to `chrome://extensions/`
2. Find "Filevine Document Viewer"
3. Click the **reload icon** 🔄

### Step 6: Test Watermarking
1. Go to any Filevine project
2. Click **"Protect"** on a PDF
3. Fill in recipient info
4. Click **"Protect Document"**

**It should work now!** ✅

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## Why This Happens

The Echomark server uses a **self-signed SSL certificate** (not from a trusted certificate authority).

Chrome **blocks** requests to untrusted certificates by default for security.

When you visit the URL and accept the certificate, Chrome **remembers** your choice and allows the extension to connect.

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## Permanent Fix (Optional)

Install a proper SSL certificate using Let's Encrypt (free):

See: [ECHOMARK_SSL_FIX.md](ECHOMARK_SSL_FIX.md) for instructions.

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## Quick Video Demo

If you want to see exactly what to do, here's the sequence:

1. Open URL → Warning appears
2. Advanced → Proceed
3. Portal loads
4. Reload extension
5. Test watermarking → Success! ✅

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**Do this now**: Copy/paste the URL into Chrome and follow the steps above!

```
https://ec2-52-8-108-29.us-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com:5345
```
