[GH-ISSUE #1494] What is the difference between ConfigPortal and WebPortal? #1274

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opened 2026-02-28 01:29:22 +03:00 by kerem · 1 comment
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Originally created by @cniedzi on GitHub (Sep 14, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/tzapu/WiFiManager/issues/1494

Guys, could you explain me the differences?

Originally created by @cniedzi on GitHub (Sep 14, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/tzapu/WiFiManager/issues/1494 Guys, could you explain me the differences?
kerem 2026-02-28 01:29:22 +03:00
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@tablatronix commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2022):

Webportal = HTTPD
Configportal = SOFTAP+webportal

CaptivePortal = Configportal with captive portal redirection for devices

Technically you can run webportal under STA+AP but wifi is not very stable like this and is almost never recommended

<!-- gh-comment-id:1247079930 --> @tablatronix commented on GitHub (Sep 14, 2022): Webportal = HTTPD Configportal = SOFTAP+webportal CaptivePortal = Configportal with captive portal redirection for devices Technically you can run webportal under STA+AP but wifi is not very stable like this and is almost never recommended
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