How to redirect website url to https:// using .htaccess file?

@deron 

To redirect a website URL to HTTPS using the .htaccess file, you can add the following code to your .htaccess file:

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

This code will check if the HTTPS protocol is not being used, and if so, it will redirect the URL to use HTTPS instead. Ensure to save the .htaccess file in the root directory of your website for this code to work properly.

@deron 

Before making changes to your .htaccess file, it is recommended to create a backup of the file.

To redirect a website URL to HTTPS using the .htaccess file, follow these steps:

1. Access your website's root directory via FTP or file manager.
2. Locate the .htaccess file in the root directory. If it doesn't exist, you can create a new one.
3. Open the .htaccess file in a text editor.
4. Add the following code at the beginning or end of the file:

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

1. Save the changes to the .htaccess file.
2. Test the redirection by accessing your website using HTTP. It should automatically redirect to HTTPS.

After implementing this code in your .htaccess file, any requests made through HTTP will be automatically redirected to the HTTPS version of your website.

Please note that this method may vary depending on the configuration of your server. If you encounter any issues, consider seeking assistance from your web hosting provider or a developer.