26 Mar 2026 · 3 min read · DelhiHosting Team
Once SSL is active, you want every visitor on the secure https version. A small .htaccess rule redirects all traffic automatically.
Without a redirect, people can still reach the insecure http version, which shows "Not Secure" and splits your SEO between two addresses. Forcing https ensures everyone gets the protected, canonical version.
In File Manager, edit the .htaccess file in public_html and add a redirect rule that sends all http requests to https. Place it near the top of the file. Many CMS and caching plugins can also do this for you.
Visit the http version of a few pages and confirm they jump to https. Check that the padlock shows with no mixed-content warnings, fixing any remaining http resources if needed.
A short .htaccess redirect forces every visitor onto secure https — add it after SSL is active and confirm the padlock shows.
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