Redirecting users to SSL connections in Plesk
Find out how to redirect users to SSL connections in Plesk. Even if users use in a non-secure URL (http://), they'll be immediately redirected to a secure URL (https://).
This article demonstrates how to redirect users to secure (https:// ) web site connections, even if they type a non-secure URL (http:// ) in their web browser. This article applies to Managed WordPress plans. For Linux servers using Apache or Apache compatible web servers see this article.
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Plesk is no longer included with new hosting.com plans, but it is still available on legacy Managed WordPress accounts. You can install Plesk manually on unmanaged VPS and Dedicated servers.
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This article assumes that you already have a valid, functioning SSL certificate on your web site.
Redirecting users to SSL-enabled connections
You may want to ensure that visitors to your web site always use a secure connection. To do this, follow these steps:
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Log in to Plesk.
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If you do not know how to log in to your Plesk account, please see this article.
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In the left sidebar, click Websites & Domains:
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Locate the domain you want to configure, and then click Hosting Settings:
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Under Security, select the SSL/TLS support and Permanent SEO-safe 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS check boxes:
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In the Certificate list box, select the SSL certificate that you want to use for the site.
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Click OK. Your site now uses a secure connection for all web page requests.
More Information
For more information about Plesk, please visit https://www.plesk.com.
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