How to redirect websites from http to https

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Dec 27, 2022 - 19:36 Updated: Mar 2, 2023 - 18:02

How to redirect websites from http to https

In this guide, we will learn about SSL redirection, Force HTTPS & Redirection through cPanel.

Why need to switch to HTTPS?

SSL certificate ensures that the Transferring data between two systems is secure or secure to visit.
The server/browser determines that SSL is assigned by the recognized Authority certificate Providers.
SSL today is a TLS (Transfer Layer Security).

SSL is defied as two categorized way

Validation Methods
Types of domains they will secure. (Single Domain, Wildcard, Multi-Domain)

Here are Several Methods to make your website HTTP to HTTPS:

Redirect HTTP to HTTPS via cPanel
Redirecting with Apache
Redirecting with Nigex
www to non-www Redirection
Redirection through Wordpress Plugin (If you have Wordpress Website).

SSL should be installed on your control panel else it will show an SSL error or a Non-secure site So make sure SSL is installed on your control panel or from the hosting end.

Redirect HTTP to HTTPS via cPanel

First, log in to your cPanel
Go to the Domain Section & click on The 'Domains' Tab as per shown in the below screenshots.

Https Cpanel Redirection

Now you will see the 'Force HTTPS Redirects' Option. Also, check the below screenshots.

Force HTTPS Redirects

Now enable it.

Force https redirect ON

A success message will appear.

Redirecting with Apache

We can add the redirection code with very easier steps as Control Panels like Plesk & cPanel Control Panel allow us to make changes via .htaccess code.

Here are the steps to create or edit .htaccess files.

cPanel Filemanager

cpanel filemanager public_html

Click on the setting tab (Top right sidebar) & select ' show hidden files. (If the .httaccess file still not showing then you can create a .htaccess file, check the top left sidebar).

.htaccess files edit & create

Now, Select the 'SHOW HIDDEN FILES' options & save.

Show hidden files

Now you will see the .htaccess file, select the file & right-click on it to edit the files.

.htacees file edit option

.htaccess editor

Paste this code to redirect your website HTTP to HTTPS.

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

If you have wordpress website then Also pur this code below.

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

# BEGIN WordPress

RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}]
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]

# END WordPress

Redirecting with Nigex

If you are using the Nigex server then you can redirect HTTP to HTTPS by adding a few lines.
Here is the below code.

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name mdb.test www.mdb.test;
    return 301 https://mdb.test$request_uri;
}

Put your domain name instead of example.com.

WWW to Non-WWW Redirection

Use this code to redirect the WWW website to Non-WWW URL

RewriteEngine On RewriteBase / RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.(.*)$ [NC] RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://%1/$1 [R=301,L]

WWW & Non-WWW to HTTPS WWW Redirection

If you have a website with www & non-www but not redirecting to HTTPS WWW like HTTPS://WWW then use this code

RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^yoursite.com [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.yoursite.com [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.yoursite.com/$1 [L,R=301,NC]