WIP: docs: Refactor and improve TURN documentation #1740

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This PR edits the entire turn.mdx page for better flow and readability. Notably, insecure config options like guest access/password credentials have been deprioritized into the Appendix section. Furthermore, links to guidance for eturnal (another STUN/TURN software) and TURNS-over-443 are added. See the commit messages and previews below for more.

Current docs: https://continuwuity.org/calls/turn.html
Preview: https://muc.muoi.me/calls/turn.html

I also intend to add some guidance for TURNS-over-443 (in the Appendix), but it would probably go into a future PR.

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This PR edits the entire turn.mdx page for better flow and readability. Notably, insecure config options like guest access/password credentials have been deprioritized into the Appendix section. Furthermore, links to guidance for eturnal (another STUN/TURN software) and TURNS-over-443 are added. See the commit messages and previews below for more. Current docs: https://continuwuity.org/calls/turn.html Preview: https://muc.muoi.me/calls/turn.html ~~I also intend to add some guidance for TURNS-over-443 (in the Appendix), but it would probably go into a future PR.~~ <!-- Example: This pull request allows us to warp through time and space ten times faster than before by double-inverting the warp drive with hyperheated jump fluid, both making the drive faster and more efficient. This resolves the common issue where we have to wait more than 10 milliseconds to engage, use, and disengage the warp drive when travelling between galaxies. --> <!-- Closes: #... --> <!-- Fixes: #... --> <!-- Uncomment the above line(s) if your pull request fixes an issue or closes another pull request by superseding it. Replace `#...` with the issue/pr number, such as `#123`. --> **Pull request checklist:** <!-- You need to complete these before your PR can be considered. If you aren't sure about some, feel free to ask for clarification in #dev:continuwuity.org. --> - [x] This pull request targets the `main` branch, and the branch is named something other than `main`. - [x] I have written an appropriate pull request title and my description is clear. - [x] I understand I am responsible for the contents of this pull request. - I have followed the [contributing guidelines][c1]: - [x] My contribution follows the [code style][c2], if applicable. - [x] I ran [pre-commit checks][c1pc] before opening/drafting this pull request. - [x] I have [tested my contribution][c1t] (or proof-read it for documentation-only changes) myself, if applicable. This includes ensuring code compiles. - [x] My commit messages follow the [commit message format][c1cm] and are descriptive. <!-- Notes on these requirements: - While not required, we encourage you to sign your commits with GPG or SSH to attest the authenticity of your changes. - While we allow LLM-assisted contributions, we do not appreciate contributions that are low quality, which is typical of machine-generated contributions that have not had a lot of love and care from a human. Please do not open a PR if all you have done is asked ChatGPT to tidy up the codebase with a +-100,000 diff. - In the case of code style violations, reviewers may leave review comments/change requests indicating what the ideal change would look like. For example, a reviewer may suggest you lower a log level, or use `match` instead of `if/else` etc. - In the case of code style violations, pre-commit check failures, minor things like typos/spelling errors, and in some cases commit format violations, reviewers may modify your branch directly, typically by making changes and adding a commit. Particularly in the latter case, a reviewer may rebase your commits to squash "spammy" ones (like "fix", "fix", "actually fix"), and reword commit messages that don't satisfy the format. - Pull requests MUST pass the `Checks` CI workflows to be capable of being merged. This can only be bypassed in exceptional circumstances. If your CI flakes, let us know in matrix:r/dev:continuwuity.org. - Pull requests have to be based on the latest `main` commit before being merged. If the main branch changes while you're making your changes, you should make sure you rebase on main before opening a PR. Your branch will be rebased on main before it is merged if it has fallen behind. - We typically only do fast-forward merges, so your entire commit log will be included. Once in main, it's difficult to get out cleanly, so put on your best dress, smile for the cameras! --> [c1]: https://forgejo.ellis.link/continuwuation/continuwuity/src/branch/main/CONTRIBUTING.md [c2]: https://forgejo.ellis.link/continuwuation/continuwuity/src/branch/main/docs/development/code_style.mdx [c1pc]: https://forgejo.ellis.link/continuwuation/continuwuity/src/branch/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pre-commit-checks [c1t]: https://forgejo.ellis.link/continuwuation/continuwuity/src/branch/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#running-tests-locally [c1cm]: https://forgejo.ellis.link/continuwuation/continuwuity/src/branch/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-messages
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Un-WIP and ready. I was wondering if LiveKit's TURN docs could be deprioritized, but can deal with it later.

Un-WIP and ready. I was wondering if LiveKit's TURN docs could be deprioritized, but can deal with it later.
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By default, TURN credentials require client authentication. To allow unauthenticated access:
```toml
turn_allow_guests = true
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This config option no longer exists in main.

This config option no longer exists in `main`.
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Removed

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servers {
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I'm assuming you have tested these setups 😓

I'm assuming you *have* tested these setups 😓
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I've tested that TURN-over-TLS-over-443 works against Trickle ICE, but not legacy calls, probably due to my complex IP setup.

I hope this could be merged after I fix some other stuff and remove the WIP, and I'll test further along as I have time, thanks.

I've tested that TURN-over-TLS-over-443 works against Trickle ICE, but not legacy calls, probably due to my complex IP setup. I hope this could be merged after I fix some other stuff and remove the WIP, and I'll test further along as I have time, thanks.
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