How to Set Up an SSL Certificate & Force HTTPS Redirection
A website needs more than reliable hosting and a working domain name to protect visitors and handle connections securely. It also needs a valid SSL/TLS certificate and a configuration that directs visitors to the secure version of the website. Without these measures, visitors may encounter browser security warnings, and information sent over an unencrypted HTTP connection may be exposed to interception. Setting up an SSL certificate and forcing HTTPS redirection are two related but separate tasks. The certificate enables encrypted connections, while the redirect sends visitors who enter an HTTP address to the HTTPS version of the same page. Most modern hosting providers offer SSL certificate installation through their control panels. Website owners who manage their own servers can configure certificates through tools such as Certbot , Apache , or NGINX . Websites using a content delivery network (CDN) may also have additional SSL/TLS settings to configure. This guide explains how to in...