docs - networking requirements

Author: philipbaileynar

docs/docs/software-help/help-qgis/qgis-downloader.mdx

@@ -7,8 +7,10 @@ sidebar_label: Downloading Projects
 
 With the Riverscapes Viewer for QGIS you can download riverscapes projects from the [Riverscapes Data Exchange](https://data.riverscapes.net). This feature (new in version 1.1) allows you to browse the Data Exchange, select a project, and download it directly to your local computer workspace.
 
-:::tip
 Downloading projects via the Viewer is the easiest way to get started with Riverscapes data in QGIS. It automatically handles the folder structure and prepares the project for viewing.
+
+:::warning
+See the networking requirements at the bottom of this page if you experience problems with this feature or the Viewer fails attempting to download data.
 :::
 
 ## Before You Begin
@@ -69,3 +71,9 @@ The final step shows the progress of the download.
 
 - If you are updating an existing project, the downloader will only download the files that have changed, saving time and bandwidth.
 - You can cancel the download at any time, but the project may be in an incomplete state until the download is resumed and finished.
+
+### Networking Requirements
+
+The download feature makes `POST` requests to https://api.data.riverscapes.net via port 443 as well as `GET` requests over port 80.
+
+Contact your IT administrator if the download feature fails with HTTPS warnings. You might need to request that your IT administrator configures your network to allow communication to `api.data.riverscapes.net` over port 443.

docs/docs/software-help/help-qgis/qgis-uploader.mdx

@@ -11,6 +11,10 @@ With the Riverscapes Viewer for QGIS you can upload riverscapes projects into th
   This feature is only available in Riverscapes Viewer for QGIS. It is not available in the ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro versions of the Viewer.
 :::
 
+:::warning
+See the networking requirements at the bottom of this page if you experience problems with this feature or the Viewer fails attempting to upload data.
+:::
+
 ## Before You Begin
 
 This feature requires that you have the following:
@@ -94,3 +98,9 @@ Click `View in Data Exchange` to see your project online.
 This video demonstrates uploading a project to the Data Exchange using the Viewer (ver 1.1 / 2026-February).
 
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+
+# Networking Requirements
+
+The download feature makes `POST` requests to https://api.data.riverscapes.net via port 443 as well as `GET` requests over port 80.
+
+Contact your IT administrator if the download feature fails with HTTPS warnings. You might need to request that your IT administrator configures your network to allow communication to `api.data.riverscapes.net` over port 443.