How to redirect http requests to https?

@addison 

To redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS, you can use a server-side solution such as setting up a redirect rule in your web server configuration file. Here are some common methods for redirecting HTTP requests to HTTPS:

1. Using .htaccess file (Apache server):

Add the following code to your .htaccess file in the root directory of your website:

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RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

This code will redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS.

1. Using Nginx configuration (Nginx server):

Add the following code to your Nginx server block configuration file:

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server {
    listen 80;
    server_name example.com www.example.com;
    return 301 https://$server_name$request_uri;
}

This code will redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS for the specified server names.

1. Using web server-specific directives:

For other web servers like IIS, you can set up a redirect rule in the server settings. Consult the server documentation for specific instructions on how to configure this.

After implementing the redirect rule, test it by accessing your website using HTTP. You should be automatically redirected to the HTTPS version of the site.