How Do I Add HTTPS to My WordPress Site?

Adding HTTPS to a WordPress site can be a relatively easy process. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when doing so. The first thing to remember is that HTTPS is not required for all traffic, only for certain types of traffic.

For example, if you are only viewing your site in your browser, HTTPS is not necessary. However, if you are using a plugin or a third-party service to interact with your site, HTTPS is essential.

HTTPS can be added to a WordPress site by following these steps:

1. Go to your WordPress admin area and select the “SSL” menu item.

2. On the “SSL” screen, you will see a list of all the SSL certificates that are currently installed on your WordPress site.

3. Select the certificate that you would like to use and click on the “Install” button.

4. Once the certificate has been installed, you will be presented with a screen that asks you to enter your site’s “CNAME” (domain name).

5. Enter the domain name that you wish to use for your HTTPS site and click on the “OK” button.

6. Once the “CNAME” has been entered, you will be asked to enter your site’s “AUTHORITY” file.

7. Enter the path to the “authority” file and click on the “OK” button.

8. Finally, you will be asked to enter your site’s “SSL SECURITY KEY”.

9. Enter the path to the “SSL SECURITY KEY” file and click on the “OK” button.

10. Once all of the required information has been entered, click on the “Activate” button to activate the SSL certificate on your site.

11. Once the certificate has been activated, you will be able to see the “SSL” icon in your WordPress admin area.

12. To test the connection between your site and the HTTPS server, click on the “SSL” icon and then on the “Test Site” button.

13. If the test is successful, you will be prompted to enter your site’s “CERTIFICATE KEY”.

14. Enter the key that was provided to you when the certificate was installed and click on the “OK” button.

15. Finally, you will be asked to enter your site’s “AUTHORITY FILE”.

16. Enter the path to the “authority file” and click on the “OK” button.

17. You are now ready to start using HTTPS on your WordPress site.

When using HTTPS, you will need to keep in mind a few important things. First, you will need to make sure that your site is configured to use HTTPS.

Second, you will need to make sure that all of your plugins and third-party services are updated to support HTTPS. Finally, you will need to make sure that your users are using the correct HTTPS browser extension or plugin.