WEBSITE INSIGHTS
Why websites use HTTPS
HTTPS encrypts the connection between a visitor's browser and a website. It is a basic part of setting up a modern site.
Originally published 2017-10-27 · Updated October 2026
Check the certificate
Make sure the certificate covers the website names people use and is renewed before it expires. Test both the main address and any www version.
Check the whole site
Redirect the old HTTP address to HTTPS and look for images, scripts or links that still use insecure addresses. Review forms and third-party resources as well.