: When converting a WordPress site from HTTP to HTTPS, do all hard-coded HTTP references need to be updated? We have a Wordpress HTTP site which we wish to convert to HTTPS or SSL. Do we have

@Goswami781

This answer will build upon what the other two answers stated:


Do you need to change hard-coded URL's? You don't need to, but you may want to. If you implement global 301's in your .htaccess file, any link on your website that starts with http should redirect to https automatically. However, I would still go through menus, widgets, etc., and anywhere you have your absolute non-secure URL hard-coded, update it. (Why create an extra redirect when you don't have to?)
How to implement 301's in .htaccess - read this whole article: wpism.com/301-redirects-wordpress/

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@Goswami781

The simplest method consists of:


Access your cpanel and press control + f (search for encrypt). Enter the section let's encrypt





Click on issue.





Click on issue again about all the options.
Install the following plugin: Really Simple SSL.
Activate it from your wp-admin


With these steps you will already have your certificate working. Since you say that it is not a site that seeks benefits and you do not have more experience, it is the simplest and free method.

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@Barnes591

There are few steps to convert WordPress site to HTTPS.


Take a full backup of your DB and website files.
In WP admin > Settings: Change to HTTPS under WordPress Address and Site Address.
.htaccess: Do required changes to redirect front-end to https.
Images Path: You may need to change some images path. You can open full db in text file and replace yourdomain.com to yourdomain.com.

Make sure your preferred domain is same everywhere.

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