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HTTP does not redirect to HTTPS
- HTTPS
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Visitors using an http:// link are not sent directly to the secure version.
What is an HTTP-to-HTTPS redirect?
This redirect sends visitors who use an insecure http:// address to its encrypted https:// equivalent. It protects users following old bookmarks, links or manually typed addresses.
What to do next
- Configure one permanent redirect at the edge or web server.
- Preserve the path and query string.
- Avoid a chain through several hostnames.
How to verify the fix
Open the HTTP URL in a private browser window and confirm the first redirect targets HTTPS.
When this result may be wrong
A proxy or CDN rule may vary by region or user agent, producing a different result.
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