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Force HTTPS for Your Domain in Webuzo

This guide shows you how to send every visitor to the secure https version of your site, using Webuzo.

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What is HTTPS?

HTTPS is the safe version of a web address. The "S" means secure. It scrambles the data between your visitor and your site, so nobody can spy on it. Browsers show a padlock for HTTPS sites. They warn visitors about sites without it.

HTTPS needs an SSL certificate. A certificate is like an ID card for your site. It proves the site is yours.

A forced redirect sends anyone who types http:// to the https:// address.

Before you start

  • Your domain must have a working SSL certificate. Open https://yourdomain.com in a browser. If you see a padlock, you are ready. If you see a warning, install a certificate first or ask Hostvento support.
  • Take a backup of your .htaccess file.
Warning: If you force https without a valid certificate, visitors will see an error and cannot open your site.

Steps with the Webuzo tool

  1. Log in to Webuzo. The address and login are in your welcome email.
    Screenshot: Log in to Webuzo. The address and login are in your welcome email.
  2. Type SSL or Redirects in the search box.
  3. Open the tool that has a Force HTTPS option. If your Webuzo version has one, it is usually next to the domain.
  4. Find your domain in the list.
  5. Turn on Force HTTPS Redirect.
    Screenshot: Turn on Force HTTPS Redirect .
  6. Click Save.
  7. Test it. Visit http://yourdomain.com. The address bar should change to https.

Steps with .htaccess

If your version has no such option, add rules by hand.

  1. Open File Manager in Webuzo.
  2. Go to public_html. Tick Show Hidden Files in the settings if you cannot see .htaccess.
  3. Copy the file as a backup.
  4. Edit .htaccess. Put these lines at the top: 
    RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}/$1 [R=301,L]
    They turn on rewriting and send plain http visits to https with a permanent redirect.
  5. Save and test in a new browser window.

If the page loops or looks broken

  • Clear your browser cache.
  • If your site uses a service such as Cloudflare, set its SSL mode to match your server.
  • Apps like WordPress should also have https in their address settings.
  • Still stuck? Open a support ticket.

Quick recap

  • HTTPS keeps visitor data private.
  • Confirm the SSL certificate works first.
  • Use the Force HTTPS option or the .htaccess rules.
    Screenshot: Use the Force HTTPS option or the .htaccess rules.
  • Test with an http address.