How can I force HTTPS protocol on Joomla?

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Why force HTTPS protocol on Joomla?

The HTTPS protocol offers increased security for your Internet site and enables data and transactions on online shops to be encrypted. Your visitors and customers will be reassured when browsing your Joomla site. The SSL certificate also improves your ranking on the main search engines such as Google. You can install Let's Encrypt on your LWS web hosting.

How do I force HTTPS protocol on Joomla?

1. Activate the SSL certificate on your Web hosting

2. Connect to the administration of your Joomla website.

How can I force HTTPS protocol on Joomla?

3. In the menu at the top of the page, click on"System" and then on"Configuration".

How can I force HTTPS protocol on Joomla?

4. Go to"Server".

How can I force HTTPS protocol on Joomla?

5. Go to"Force HTTPS" in the"Server settings" section and choose one of the 2 possible options.

  • Administration Only: allows you to force the HTTPS protocol on your website administration only
  • Administration and site: allows you to force the HTTPS protocol on your website as well as on the administration part.

How can I force HTTPS protocol on Joomla?

Conclusion

You are now able to force the HTTPS protocol on your Joomla site created with LWS. The HTTPS protocol will allow you to secure your website and will also reassure your visitors.

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