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title: How to Force HTTPS on a Website
description: "Forcing HTTPS redirects visitors from the insecure HTTP address to the encrypted version. ## Before Redirecting - Confirm a valid SSL certificate is installed. - Test important pages over HTTPS. - Update hard-coded image, script and stylesheet URLs. - Back…"
url: "https://vertico.co.zw/docs/how-to-force-https-on-a-website/"
updated: "2026-07-23"
category: Hosting
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# How to Force HTTPS on a Website

Forcing HTTPS redirects visitors from the insecure HTTP address to the encrypted version.

## Before Redirecting

- Confirm a valid SSL certificate is installed.
- Test important pages over HTTPS.
- Update hard-coded image, script and stylesheet URLs.
- Back up the configuration file.

## Redirect Methods

Use the control panel's force-HTTPS option when available, a web-server configuration rule, or the application's own canonical URL settings.

## Avoid Redirect Loops

 **Important:** Do not apply multiple conflicting HTTPS rules in the application, .htaccess and proxy service.

## Need Help?

If you still need assistance, open a support ticket through your Vertico client account and include the affected domain or email address, a screenshot of the error, and the approximate time the problem occurred. Never send passwords by email or support ticket.