WordPress SSL Not Working After Installation
Troubleshooting guide for WordPress SSL issues after installation on HostMaji.
CodeFixer
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Hello HostMaji Community,
I just installed WordPress using the one-click installer, and I also activated the free SSL certificate in CyberPanel. However, my website is still showing as "Not Secure" or giving mixed content warnings. When I try to access it via HTTPS, it sometimes redirects back to HTTP.
What steps should I take to force HTTPS across my entire WordPress site? Is there a specific setting I'm missing?
Thanks for any help!
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HostMaji_Support
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Hi CodeFixer, this is a common issue after setting up SSL on WordPress. First, ensure your WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) in "Settings" > "General" in your WordPress admin dashboard are set to `https://`. Second, we highly recommend installing and activating the "Really Simple SSL" plugin. This plugin helps automatically detect and fix mixed content issues and force HTTPS redirects. After activating, clear any caching plugins you might have.
WP_Expert
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Also check your `.htaccess` file. Sometimes, old redirect rules can interfere. If Really Simple SSL doesn't fully fix it, you might need to add a few lines to your `.htaccess` to force HTTPS. But typically, the plugin handles it well.