HTTPS redirection sends WordPress traffic from HTTP to HTTPS, which requires an SSL certificate. WP Force SSL PRO works with Let’s Encrypt, paid certificates and other SSL certificates. Its main redirect option is active after activation, and the setup does not require code edits.

Provide and check an SSL certificate

If your hosting provider supports Let’s Encrypt, add a certificate through the hosting panel, then enable SSL with WP Force SSL. If that approach does not work, WP Force SSL PRO can generate a free certificate for the site and regenerate it every 90 days.

The certificate tester checks whether a certificate is valid, properly installed and up to date. It also checks the certificate’s expiry date.

Review HTTPS settings and tests

Open Settings > WP Force SSL to review the settings and execute tests. Checks cover whether the site is running locally, whether the WordPress and home URLs use SSL, known incompatible SSL plugins, and whether the .htaccess file is available and writable. Other tests report the status of HTTPS redirection, file redirection, 404 redirection, SSL monitoring, HSTS and mixed content.

PRO controls

• Mixed content: Check for mixed-content issues and use the fix option.
• HTTPS settings: Enable HSTS and force secure cookies.
• Security headers: Configure cross-site scripting protection, the expected Content Security Policy header and X-Frame settings.
• Redirects: Enable file redirection and 404 redirection.
• Monitoring: Enable SSL monitoring and check whether HTTPS redirection is working.

WP Force SSL can also show its menu in the WordPress admin bar and add a dashboard widget for access to extension information.

Installation and setup

1. Install and activate WP Force SSL PRO.
2. Make an SSL certificate available through the hosting panel, Let’s Encrypt or the PRO certificate-generation option.
3. Open Settings > WP Force SSL, confirm the redirect option is active, and run the available tests.
4. Review certificate status, site URLs, redirection, mixed content and the related settings in the test results.