{"id":1516,"date":"2022-02-11T08:10:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T08:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=1516"},"modified":"2025-11-11T12:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:05:37","slug":"how-can-i-enable-https-for-my-website","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-enable-https-for-my-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I enable HTTPS for my website?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve already installed an SSL certificate on your site and want to ensure that all traffic is securely routed via HTTPS<\/strong>, this guide will help you do just that. We\u2019ll explain how to force HTTPS<\/strong> and fix common issues so your visitors always connect to a protected version of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Mixed Content, and how to fix it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many users encounter Mixed Content<\/strong> warnings after installing their first SSL certificate. This happens when a webpage loads some elements (like images, scripts, or stylesheets) over HTTP instead of HTTPS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixed Content prevents your site from being fully secure, often triggering browser warnings that your connection is not completely safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will show you how to fix these issues so your entire site uses HTTPS consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Log in to your WPX account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Begin by logging into your WPX account. You can do this by visiting the WPX login page<\/a>.\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. Go to Control Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once logged in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Locate your hosting plan in the WPX client area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click the Control Panel<\/strong> button next to the plan you wish to manage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    If you have more than five hosting plans of the same type (WordPress, Agency or WooCommerce), not all may appear on the homepage. Use the WordPress Hosting<\/strong>, Agency Hosting<\/strong> or WooCommerce Hosting<\/strong> tab in the left-hand menu to find your service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Within your Control Panel, click the WP Admin<\/strong> button for the site you want to configure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 4: Update your site URLs to use HTTPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To ensure WordPress loads fully through HTTPS. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings <\/strong>and select General<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Locate the fields WordPress Address (URL)<\/strong> and Site Address (URL)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Change both URLs to start with https:\/\/<\/strong> instead of http:\/\/<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Scroll down and click Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    This step forces your website to use HTTPS as the default protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 5: Install and Activate the Really Simple SSL Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To fix any remaining insecure links and fully enforce HTTPS across your site, we recommend using the Really Simple SSL<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins <\/strong>and then Add New<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Search for Really Simple SSL<\/strong> (1), and then click the Install Now<\/strong> button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Click Activate<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    After activation, follow the prompt to Activate SSL. <\/strong>The plugin will automatically handle the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    That’s it! Your website is now fully configured to load securely over HTTPS, protecting both you and your visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Have more questions? Contact the WPX Support Team through the live chat widget in the bottom-right corner, and they\u2019ll assist you promptly, typically within 30 seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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