How to force ssl in .htaccess?
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by
annabell_mcdermott ,
6 months ago
@larry_orn
To force SSL in .htaccess, you can add the following lines of code:
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RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
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Explanation:
- RewriteEngine On enables the use of the Apache mod_rewrite module.
- RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off checks if the HTTPS (SSL) protocol is not already enabled.
- RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301] redirects the HTTP traffic to the HTTPS version of the site, preserving the original URL and returning a 301 status code (permanent redirect).
Make sure to place these lines at the beginning of your .htaccess file. Additionally, ensure that the mod_rewrite module is enabled on your server for this to work.
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