How to force https in wordpress?

@lew 

To force HTTPS in WordPress, you can follow these steps:

1. Install and activate a WordPress SSL plugin: There are several plugins available that can help you easily set up and force HTTPS on your WordPress website. Some popular plugins include Really Simple SSL, SSL Insecure Content Fixer, and Easy HTTPS Redirection.
2. Update your WordPress site URL: Go to Settings > General in your WordPress dashboard and update both the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields to include "https://" at the beginning of the URL.
3. Update your .htaccess file: You can also force HTTPS by adding some code to your .htaccess file. Simply access your website's root directory via FTP or File Manager in your hosting control panel and edit the .htaccess file. Add the following code to force HTTPS:

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# Force HTTPS
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

1. Update your site's links and content: Make sure to update any internal links, image URLs, and other content on your site to use HTTPS instead of HTTP. You can use a plugin like Better Search Replace to easily update URLs in your WordPress database.
2. Test your site: Once you have implemented these changes, make sure to test your site to ensure that HTTPS is being forced correctly. You can use online tools like Why No Padlock or the SSL Labs SSL Test to check if your site is fully secure.

By following these steps, you can force HTTPS on your WordPress website and ensure that your site is secure for your visitors.