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HTTPS Redirect Check

The HTTPS redirect check validates whether your website properly redirects all HTTP traffic to the secure HTTPS version, ensuring all connections are encrypted.

What this check validates

  • ✅ HTTP redirects to HTTPS - All insecure traffic is redirected
  • ✅ Proper redirect status - Uses 301 (permanent) redirects
  • ✅ All pages covered - Redirects work for all website URLs
  • ✅ No redirect loops - Avoids infinite redirect chains
  • ✅ WWW consistency - Handles www and non-www variants correctly

Why HTTPS Redirects matter

  • Security: Ensures all data transmission is encrypted
  • User Trust: Prevents browser "Not Secure" warnings
  • SEO Benefits: Google considers HTTPS a ranking factor
  • Data Protection: Required for GDPR compliance and payment processing

How HTTPS redirects work

When a user visits http://yoursite.com, they should be automatically redirected to https://yoursite.com:

Request:  http://example.com/page
Response: 301 Redirect to https://example.com/page

Common Redirect Patterns

# Basic HTTP to HTTPS redirect
http://example.com → https://example.com

# With www subdomain
http://www.example.com → https://www.example.com
http://example.com → https://example.com

# Canonical redirect (removing www)
http://www.example.com → https://example.com
https://www.example.com → https://example.com

Common issues

  • No Redirect: HTTP version loads without redirecting to HTTPS
  • Wrong Status Code: Using 302 (temporary) instead of 301 (permanent)
  • Partial Coverage: Some pages redirect while others don't
  • Redirect Chains: Multiple redirects before reaching final HTTPS URL
  • Mixed Redirects: Inconsistent handling of www/non-www variants