Send visitors to the secure HTTPS version of your site in Plesk

What is an SSL redirect?

SSL is a way to lock the data between a visitor and your website. Sites with SSL start with https:// and show a padlock. A redirect is a sign that sends people from one address to another. An SSL redirect sends visitors from http:// to https:// without them noticing.

Plesk is a control panel, a web page where you manage your hosting. You need an SSL certificate on your domain first. If you do not have one, install one before you start.

Steps

1. Log in to Plesk.
2. Click Websites & Domains.

   

3. Click Hosting Settings under your domain.

   

4. Find the Security section.
5. Tick SSL/TLS support.
6. Choose your certificate from the list if asked.
7. Tick Permanent SEO-safe 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS.

   

8. Click OK or Apply.

Test it

1. Open a private browser window.
2. Type http://yourdomain.com.
3. Check that the address changes to https:// and the padlock appears.

If the page shows an error

• A "too many redirects" error can mean another redirect rule fights this one. Check your .htaccess file or any plugin that forces HTTPS.
• If the padlock shows a warning, some images or scripts may still load with http://. Change those links to https://.
• If the browser says the certificate is wrong, check that it matches your domain.

Need help? Open a support ticket.

Quick recap

• An SSL redirect sends visitors to the secure site.
• Install a certificate first.
• In Hosting Settings, tick the 301 redirect option.
• Test in a private window.
• Fix mixed http links if the padlock warns.