{"id":30041,"date":"2021-04-26T11:41:19","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T05:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/?p=30041"},"modified":"2024-08-21T13:12:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T07:27:22","slug":"wordpress-http-to-https","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Easily Move WordPress from HTTP to HTTPS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moving to HTTPS helps any website build a secure environment and ensure better data protection. Nowadays, most visitors surf a site only after confirming that it is HTTPS encrypted. So, if you run an HTTP site, it is about time you learn how to move WordPress from HTTP to HTTPS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we will talk about what an HTTPS is, its benefits, and how to easily move your WordPress from HTTP to HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without any further ado, let\u2019s begin:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#What_is_HTTPS\" >What is HTTPS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Why_Should_You_Move_WordPress_From_HTTP_to_HTTPS\" >Why Should You Move WordPress From HTTP to HTTPS?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#1_Secure_Environment\" >1. Secure Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#2_Building_Trust_and_Authenticity\" >2. Building Trust and Authenticity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#3_SEO_Boost\" >3. SEO Boost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#4_Faster_Loading_Speed\" >4. Faster Loading Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#5_Referral_Data\" >5. Referral Data&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#6_Chrome_Warnings\" >6. Chrome Warnings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Requirements_to_Move_Your_WordPress_to_HTTPSSSL\" >Requirements to Move Your WordPress to HTTPS\/SSL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Setting_Up_Your_WordPress_to_Use_HTTPS_and_SSL\" >Setting Up Your WordPress to Use HTTPS and SSL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Method_1_Setting_Up_HTTPSSSL_Using_a_Plugin\" >Method 1: Setting Up HTTPS\/SSL Using a Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Method_2_Setting_Up_HTTPSSSL_Manually\" >Method 2: Setting Up HTTPS\/SSL Manually<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Redirecting_traffic_from_HTTP_to_HTTPS\" >Redirecting traffic from HTTP to HTTPS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Forcing_HTTPS_and_SSL_in_WordPress_adminlogin_area\" >Forcing HTTPS and SSL in WordPress admin\/login area<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Solving_Mixed_Content_Errors_in_WordPress\" >Solving Mixed Content Errors in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Updating_Your_Google_Analytics_Property\" >Updating Your Google Analytics Property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Q_How_to_move_WordPress_from_HTTP_to_HTTPS\" >Q. How to move WordPress from HTTP to HTTPS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-http-to-https\/#Q_Why_Should_I_use_HTTPS_instead_of_HTTP\" >Q. Why Should I use HTTPS instead of HTTP?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_HTTPS\"><\/span>What is HTTPS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will notice most of the websites nowadays start with \u201chttps:\/\/\u201d on their URL. On that note, you can even see the URL of this site starts with https:\/\/. You will also notice a padlock icon in front of the https.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/https-URL.png\" alt=\"https URL\" class=\"wp-image-30048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/https-URL.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/https-URL-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/https-URL-127x60.png 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So what does it mean?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018https:\/\/\u2019 and the padlock icon are how modern browsers let the visitors know the site uses SSL encryption. It is a sign that the website takes the visitor\u2019s privacy seriously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That brings us to the topic, what is HTTPS?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure. It is an encryption method to secure the connection between the browser and the server. Such a measure makes it difficult for malware and hackers to break into the connection and steal information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People share lots of information online, such as personal biodata, bank details, and others. Thus, it becomes essential to set up a secure connection to protect those data. That is where HTTPS and SSL come to play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HTTPS uses an SSL certificate (Secure Socket Layer) to establish a connection between the visitor\u2019s browser and your server. It encrypts any information shared in this connection. In other words, HTTPS and SSL encrypt replaces information such as username, passwords, and others with random letters and numbers. It is then no longer readable to humans and difficult to decipher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, know that each site gets a unique SSL certificate to maintain individual identification. If a server has an HTTPS on its URL, but its SSL certificate does not match the database, the browsers warn the users not to connect to that site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SSL-warning.png\" alt=\"SSL warning\" class=\"wp-image-30058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SSL-warning.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SSL-warning-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SSL-warning-104x60.png 104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Move_WordPress_From_HTTP_to_HTTPS\"><\/span>Why Should You Move WordPress From HTTP to HTTPS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what an HTTPS is, you might as well know why you need it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost everyone is talking about security, data protection, and encryption nowadays. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/hostingtribunal.com\/blog\/ssl-stats\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">data<\/a> that will get you thinking:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>85% of online shoppers skip\/avoid\/exit unsecured websites.<\/li><li>Symantec\u2019s Internet Security Threat Report warns that one out of 10 URLs is malicious.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Since 2014, Google has regarded HTTPS as a ranking signal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These reasons should be good enough to consider moving your WordPress to HTTPS. Here are some additional reasons:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Secure_Environment\"><\/span>1. Secure Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own an e-shop or a website that handles credit card information and other sensitive information, security should be your prior concern. Your visitors and clients entrust your site with their information, and you must not disappoint them. It becomes your responsibility to maintain a secure environment for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without HTTPS encryption, hackers can get into your server and get your client\u2019s information, including their payment details. It is also possible that hackers alter the data on your website. Your visitors could get the wrong information on your site. Also, hackers can add malware, unnecessary ads, and other bugs to your site.&nbsp;So, you need to know <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wordpress-security\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to secure website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend moving to HTTPS to assure your visitors that their information is well-protected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Building_Trust_and_Authenticity\"><\/span>2. Building Trust and Authenticity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As already mentioned above, <a href=\"https:\/\/hostingtribunal.com\/blog\/ssl-stats\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">85%<\/a> of visitors avoid an unprotected site. Data encryption is becoming an increasing expectation by visitors. Almost <a href=\"https:\/\/websitesetup.org\/http-to-https-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">77%<\/a> of the users are worried that their data will be misused.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to an HTTPS is a way of ensuring your visitors that your site is authentic and safe. The little padlock icon on your URL helps build your visitors\u2019 trust in your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_SEO_Boost\"><\/span>3. SEO Boost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only your visitors but even the search engines expect your site to be HTTPS and SSL-certified. Back in 2014, Google announced being SSL-certified is now a ranking factor. The importance of HTTPS will increase over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, if you run an HTTP and get referrals from websites running on HTTPS, you receive incorrect data on your web analytics. You could lose your marketing channels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Faster_Loading_Speed\"><\/span>4. Faster Loading Speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pingdom.com\/blog\/page-load-time-really-affect-bounce-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Studies<\/a> have shown that any site that takes seven seconds of loading time results in a 53% bounce rate of visitors. You can estimate the need for your site to perform faster.&nbsp;So, you might be interested to know <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-speed-up-wordpress\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to increase Speed of website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On that note, an HTTPS site performs much faster than an HTTP site. When we tested the speed, HTTPS was astoundingly 76% faster than HTTP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HTTPS-vs-HTTP-speed-test-1.png\" alt=\"HTTPS vs HTTP speed test\" class=\"wp-image-30064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HTTPS-vs-HTTP-speed-test-1.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HTTPS-vs-HTTP-speed-test-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HTTPS-vs-HTTP-speed-test-1-128x60.png 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can run the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.httpvshttps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">test<\/a> and check for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Referral_Data\"><\/span>5. Referral Data&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a marketer, you are probably familiar with the concept of referral data and using Google Analytics. What many people don\u2019t realize is Google Analytics blocks referral data from HTTPS to HTTP. As a result, most of those data pile up together with the \u201cdirect traffic\u201d section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it still passes referral data from HTTP to HTTPS. Thus, it becomes a necessity to move to HTTPS if you want to enjoy more referral traffic along with the direct traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Chrome_Warnings\"><\/span>6. Chrome Warnings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it is very important to stay under Chrome&#8217;s \u201cgood\u201d radar. However, as of July 24th, 2018, Chrome 68 and higher versions have marked all the non-HTTPS websites as \u201cNot Secure.\u201d This action is regardless of whether or not they collect data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you receive huge traffic from Chrome, it is crucial that you move from HTTP to HTTPS. Note that Chrome holds about <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/browser-market-share\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">77% <\/a>of browser market share. Thus, no matter where you receive huge traffic from, it is always best to stay under Chrome\u2019s \u201cgood\u201d radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_to_Move_Your_WordPress_to_HTTPSSSL\"><\/span>Requirements to Move Your WordPress to HTTPS\/SSL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need much to move your WordPress from HTTP to HTTPS. You only need to buy an SSL certificate. You might even already have it. Some hosting companies offer SSL certificates for free in their hosting packages. Some of the popular hosting companies with such a feature are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bluehost<\/li><li>SiteGround&nbsp;<\/li><li>WPEngine<\/li><li>DreamHost<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-hosting\/\">hosting provider <\/a>does not offer a free SSL certificate, you can buy it from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com\/security\/ssl-certificate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">domain.com<\/a>. They offer some of the best deals for regular as well as wildcard SSL certificates. Here are three types of SSL certificates:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Domain Validation: You can validate a single domain or subdomain including email or DNS. The validation takes along a few minutes. You can buy it for as low as $9 per year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Business\/Organization Validation: If you need a higher level of security for your single domain or subdomain, you can apply for this option. It takes 1-3 days to get business\/organization validation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Extended Validation: Extended validation requires business verification in the beginning. Such validation enables a full green bar on the URL as you see on banking websites. It takes 2-7 days to issue this validation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After buying an SSL certificate, you need to ask your hosting provider to install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_Your_WordPress_to_Use_HTTPS_and_SSL\"><\/span>Setting Up Your WordPress to Use HTTPS and SSL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/free-ssl-wordpress-lets-encrypt\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">enabling the SSL certificate<\/a> on your domain, you need to set up your WordPress to use it on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the two methods you could do. You can choose the method that fits you the best:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Setting_Up_HTTPSSSL_Using_a_Plugin\"><\/span>Method 1: Setting Up HTTPS\/SSL Using a Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is straightforward. Thus, any beginner can comfortably get along with the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.<\/li><li>Scroll down to the \u2018Plugins\u2019 on the left side panel.<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018Add New\u2019 option from the list.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Add-new-plugin.png\" alt=\"Add new plugin\" class=\"wp-image-30044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Add-new-plugin.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Add-new-plugin-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Add-new-plugin-110x60.png 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Search for \u2018<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/really-simple-ssl.com\/?ref=52&amp;campaign=wpbeginner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Really Simple SSL<\/a>\u2019 plugin.<\/li><li>Install and activate the plugin.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installing-and-activating-really-simple-SSL-plugin.png\" alt=\"installing and activating really simple SSL plugin\" class=\"wp-image-30051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installing-and-activating-really-simple-SSL-plugin.png 728w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installing-and-activating-really-simple-SSL-plugin-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installing-and-activating-really-simple-SSL-plugin-190x60.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Head to the \u2018Settings\u2019 on your dashboard and click on the \u2018SSL\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-to-SSL-option-on-the-Settings.png\" alt=\"Go to SSL option on the Settings\" class=\"wp-image-30047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-to-SSL-option-on-the-Settings.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-to-SSL-option-on-the-Settings-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-to-SSL-option-on-the-Settings-129x60.png 129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin now automatically sets your site to use HTTPS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/plugin-setting-up-the-SSL.png\" alt=\"plugin setting up the SSL\" class=\"wp-image-30055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/plugin-setting-up-the-SSL.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/plugin-setting-up-the-SSL-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/plugin-setting-up-the-SSL-121x60.png 121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what the plugin does:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check the SSL certificate.<\/li><li>Set your WordPress to use HTTPS in its URL.<\/li><li>Set up all redirects from HTTP to HTTPS<\/li><li>Scan for content on your URL still loading on HTTP sources and fixes them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>The Really Simple SSL plugin attempts to fix the mixed content errors on your site. It does so by using the output buffering technique. As it makes this attempt, it could have some performance impact on your site. However, the impact is only seen on your first-page load. The impact should be minimal if you use any caching plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Setting_Up_HTTPSSSL_Manually\"><\/span>Method 2: Setting Up HTTPS\/SSL Manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method requires you to edit the WordPress files. It is a more performance-optimized option, but you need to add some codes to the root files. If you are not sure about this method, you can hire a developer or go with the first method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go with this second method, the first thing to do is making a <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/backup-wordpress-website\/\">backup of your WordPress<\/a>. As we said, this method involves adding a few lines of code to the root files. If something goes wrong, it might mess up your entire site and even take it down. Making a backup of WordPress is always a healthy and smart practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After backing up your files, here are the steps to set up HTTPS\/SSL manually:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Navigate to the \u2018Settings\u2019 option on the left side panel.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018General\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-general-option-on-the-dashboard.png\" alt=\"the general option on the dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-30059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-general-option-on-the-dashboard.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-general-option-on-the-dashboard-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/the-general-option-on-the-dashboard-128x60.png 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Replace the \u201chttp:\/\/\u201d in the WordPress address and site address URLs with \u201chttps:\/\/.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/replace-http-with-https-in-the-WP-and-site-address-URL.png\" alt=\"replace http with https in the WP and site address URL\" class=\"wp-image-30056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/replace-http-with-https-in-the-WP-and-site-address-URL.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/replace-http-with-https-in-the-WP-and-site-address-URL-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/replace-http-with-https-in-the-WP-and-site-address-URL-139x60.png 139w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the \u2018Save Changes\u2019 button at the end of the page.&nbsp;<\/li><li>After saving the changes, WordPress logs out and asks you to re-login.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Redirecting_traffic_from_HTTP_to_HTTPS\"><\/span>Redirecting traffic from HTTP to HTTPS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After saving the changes, you need to set up your WordPress redirects from HTTP to HTTPS. For that, you can do that by adding the following lines of codes to your .htaccess file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;IfModule mod_rewrite.c&gt;\nRewriteEngine On\nRewriteCond %{HTTPS} off\nRewriteRule ^(.*)$ https:\/\/%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} &#91;L,R=301]\n&lt;\/IfModule&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>For nginx servers, you need to add following lines of codes on your configuration file:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>server {\nlisten 80;\nserver_name example.com www.example.com;\nreturn 301 https:\/\/example.com$request_uri;\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, replace the \u201cexample.com\u201d with your domain name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After following these steps, WordPress now loads your entire site on HTTPS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forcing_HTTPS_and_SSL_in_WordPress_adminlogin_area\"><\/span>Forcing HTTPS and SSL in WordPress admin\/login area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For this, you need to configure the SSL in your wp-config.php file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Connect to your site using FTP or cPanel.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an example of accessing the site using FileZilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/access-the-wp-config-file.png\" alt=\"access the wp-config file\" class=\"wp-image-30043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/access-the-wp-config-file.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/access-the-wp-config-file-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/access-the-wp-config-file-100x60.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The right quadrants show the list of folders that contain your website\u2019s file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Navigate down to your website\u2019s root folder. Mostly, the root folder is named after your domain name or public_html. Double click to open it.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Right-click the wp-config.php file and click on the \u2018Edit\u2019 option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/edit-the-wp-config.png\" alt=\"edit the wp-config\" class=\"wp-image-30045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/edit-the-wp-config.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/edit-the-wp-config-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/edit-the-wp-config-115x60.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t touch any other file or line of code except the ones we are about to discuss below. Backing up your files is a good idea. You can restore the changes if you delete or make any mistake in the files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Look for a line that reads, \u201cThat\u2019s all, stop editing! Happy blogging.\u201d<\/li><li>Now, copy and paste the following line just before that quote.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define('FORCE_SSL_ADMIN', true);<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Save the changes and exit the editor.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It will now force SSL and HTTPS in the admin area. The above steps also work on the WordPress multisite network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website is fully set up to use SSL and HTTPS. However, you might still encounter a mixed content error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solving_Mixed_Content_Errors_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Solving Mixed Content Errors in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving mixed content issues after setting up HTTPS is common. The error occurs mainly because of images, scripts, or stylesheets that still load using the HTTP in the URLs. Thus, even though you have set up the HTTPS, you won\u2019t see the padlock icon on your URL. In some cases, your browser displays a message saying the connection is not fully secure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solving this error is very easy. Follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Find out which content is using the insecure HTTP by using the inspect tool. Visit your webpage and click anywhere on the page. Then select the \u2018Inspect\u2019 option. You can also hit the \u201cCtrl + Shift + I\u201d to enter the inspect mode.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inspect-mode.png\" alt=\"Inspect mode\" class=\"wp-image-30050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inspect-mode.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inspect-mode-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inspect-mode-102x60.png 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your screen now splits into two.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The console on the right side displays the mixed content error with details for each content item.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mixed-content-error-display-on-the-content.png\" alt=\"mixed content error display on the content\" class=\"wp-image-30054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mixed-content-error-display-on-the-content.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mixed-content-error-display-on-the-content-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mixed-content-error-display-on-the-content-123x60.png 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s learn how to solve the mixed content error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You need to find the content that starts with HTTP and replace it with HTTPS.<\/li><li>We recommend using the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/better-search-replace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Better Search Replace<\/a> plugin.<\/li><li>Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Navigate to the \u2018Plugins\u2019 option on the left sidebar.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018Add New\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Search, install and activate the Better Search Replace.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installing-and-activating-the-better-search-replace-plugin.png\" alt=\"installing and activating the better search replace plugin\" class=\"wp-image-30052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installing-and-activating-the-better-search-replace-plugin.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installing-and-activating-the-better-search-replace-plugin-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installing-and-activating-the-better-search-replace-plugin-151x60.png 151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the \u2018Tools\u2019 option on your dashboard.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018Better Search Replace\u2019 option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-the-better-search-replace-option-on-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Go the better search replace option on dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-30046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-the-better-search-replace-option-on-dashboard.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-the-better-search-replace-option-on-dashboard-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Go-the-better-search-replace-option-on-dashboard-148x60.png 148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Add your website\u2019s HTTP URL on the \u201cSearch for\u201d field. Likewise, add your website\u2019s HTTPS URL on the \u201cReplace with\u201d field.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select all the database options from the \u201cSelect tables\u201d option below.<\/li><li>Click on the \u201cRun Search\/Replace\u201d button at the bottom.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/search-and-replace-the-website-URL.png\" alt=\"search and replace the website URL\" class=\"wp-image-30057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/search-and-replace-the-website-URL.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/search-and-replace-the-website-URL-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/search-and-replace-the-website-URL-76x60.png 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin searches and replaces all the content. The time it takes depends on the database size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Updating_Your_Google_Analytics_Property\"><\/span>Updating Your Google Analytics Property<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After moving from HTTP to HTTPS, you need to let Google know of the changes so that it does not affect the SEO. The easy way to do that is updating your Google Analytics property. Follow the steps to do so:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click into your domain property settings.<\/li><li>Under the default URL, select the HTTPS:\/\/ option.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/updating-Google-Analytics-property-to-HTTPS.png\" alt=\"updating Google Analytics property to HTTPS\" class=\"wp-image-30060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/updating-Google-Analytics-property-to-HTTPS.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/updating-Google-Analytics-property-to-HTTPS-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/updating-Google-Analytics-property-to-HTTPS-83x60.png 83w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Now, click on the Domain View Settings.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Under the Website\u2019s URL, select HTTPS:\/\/ option.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/updating-Google-Analytics-view-to-HTTPS.png\" alt=\"updating Google Analytics view to HTTPS\" class=\"wp-image-30061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/updating-Google-Analytics-view-to-HTTPS.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/updating-Google-Analytics-view-to-HTTPS-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/updating-Google-Analytics-view-to-HTTPS-79x60.png 79w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you need to link your new Google Search Console profile with your Google Analytics account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on your domain property settings.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Scroll down to the \u201cSearch Console Settings\u201d section.<\/li><li>You can now link your newly created&nbsp; HTTPS GSC profile.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Link-Google-Analytics-to-Google-Search-Console.png\" alt=\"Link Google Analytics to Google Search Console\" class=\"wp-image-30053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Link-Google-Analytics-to-Google-Search-Console.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Link-Google-Analytics-to-Google-Search-Console-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Link-Google-Analytics-to-Google-Search-Console-149x60.png 149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google automatically sends the search ranking on your site\u2019s HTTPS version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping your site and its data secure is an important subject for any website owner. Moving from HTTP to HTTPS is one of the efficient ways to do that. It builds a secure connection between your server and browser. Besides, the padlock sign and the \u201chttps:\/\/\u201d on any website\u2019s URL is now the basic expectations of most of the visitors. So why not build trust and also secure the data by moving to the HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616388259104\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_to_move_WordPress_from_HTTP_to_HTTPS\"><\/span>Q. How to move WordPress from HTTP to HTTPS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Here are two ways you could do that. You could use a plugin or set up the HTTPS manually. We have explained both these methods in the above sections. Check it out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But you do need to purchase and install the SSL certificate. You can contact your hosting provider for it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616388384206\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_Should_I_use_HTTPS_instead_of_HTTP\"><\/span>Q. Why Should I use HTTPS instead of HTTP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The main purpose of HTTPS is to secure the data on your website. Your site may contain crucial information about your visitors, such as their login credentials, credit card details, and more. 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