Easy Tech TutsHow to Forward Http to Https with free SSL in Hostinger
By Impran M N
Serving your site over HTTPS instead of HTTP is essential for security and trust, and Hostinger includes a free SSL certificate you can activate directly from your control panel. This guide covers installing SSL and setting up the redirect so all traffic uses the secure version of your site.
01Log in to Hostinger
Sign in to your Hostinger account and open hPanel, your central control panel for managing hosting and websites.
02Find your website's SSL settings
Navigate to the Websites section, select the site you want to secure, and locate the SSL management option.
03Install the free SSL certificate
Activate the free SSL certificate Hostinger provides for your domain, which typically takes just a few minutes to issue.
04Enable the HTTPS redirect
Turn on the option to force HTTPS so visitors are automatically redirected from the HTTP version of any page to the secure HTTPS version.
05Verify the redirect is working
Visit your site using the HTTP address and confirm it automatically forwards to HTTPS with the padlock icon showing in the browser.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostinger's free SSL cost anything?
No, Hostinger includes a free SSL certificate as part of its hosting plans.
How long does it take for SSL to activate after installing it?
It usually activates within a few minutes, though DNS-related delays can occasionally push it longer.
What happens if I don't enable the HTTPS redirect?
Your site may still load HTTP pages without SSL, so visitors won't automatically get the secure connection unless the redirect is turned on.
Will forwarding HTTP to HTTPS affect my existing links?
The redirect preserves the page path, so existing links continue to work, just now over a secure connection.
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