Quick summary
Enabling HTTPS on WordPress secures your site with an SSL certificate by installing the free Really Simple SSL plugin directly from your dashboard. Once activated, WordPress automatically redirects all traffic over HTTPS, protecting visitor data and improving search engine rankings.
Steps
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard and click on Plugins.
- Search for SSL in the plugin search bar.
- Locate Really Simple SSL, click Install, then click Activate.
- Click Activate SSL to enable HTTPS across your site.
- Review the available SSL options and enable any additional settings based on your setup results.
- After completing these steps, your WordPress site will be securely running over HTTPS.
