SSL upgrade - just checking

[Manchester_man]

Hi, I’ve just updated from v15 to the new WWB 18 and am still loving this software.

I’m updating my website and am about to upgrade to an SSL certificate on 1&1 Ionos. Just before I do, I’ve had a read of the forums and it seems that I won’t have to do anything within WWB - it is all server / host side. Is that correct please?

I was expecting to have to manually change all navigation menu links but I realise they are all relative links.

All images are locally stored and uploaded to WWB so am I right in thinking I won’t need to make any changes in WWB to get the ssl upgrade complete? I know server side I need an htaccess file, just asking regarding WWB side.

Thanks

[MGD4me]

it seems that I won’t have to do anything within WWB - it is all server / host side. Is that correct please?

That is correct. I went through a similar process, and worked with my hosting service. They helped with the certificate installation, as well as re-directing regular http:// requests to the secure site version https:// via a .htaccess file on the server.

Different hosts might have different procedures, and I noticed that some are more willing to help than others.

[zinc]

That is correct I am with them and everything is serverside and not do with your pages or the software for that matter. They have a great support team if you are not sure what to do.

[Manchester_man]

Thanks people.

One last question, I see different htaccess code recommendations, ie:

Recommended by Ionos help pages:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{SERVER_PORT} !=443
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://example.com/$1 [R=301,L]

From a forum post on here:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !on
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !\.website.any
RewriteRule ^ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

From the internet:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{SERVER_PORT} 80
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.yourdomain.com/$1 [R,L]

They can’t all be right? I will use the one recommended in the web host help pages but why are there different variations with different ports?

(I’m OCD)

[BaconFries]

They can’t all be right? I will use the one recommended in the web host help pages but why are there different variations with different ports?

Well in there own right they are, the variations in ports is what the hosting requires so you should check with your own first.
Note as this isnt specific to the program and to each individual user. I would recommend you contact your host/server provider as they should be able to assist with the correct method on how to install the ssl certificate and any .htacess needed to do the redirect as it it probably already available but just needs to be activated by them.

[Manchester_man]

Thanks. Sorted it now. Appreciate it

[44MLB]

Hi,
I'm about to do the same thing with my websites that are also hosted with IONOS.Can you upload the .htaccess file with wysiwyg webbuilder or do I need to do it via another means?

[BaconFries]

Can you upload the .htaccess file with wysiwyg webbuilder or do I need to do it via another means?

No..you will need to do this on your server/host for more on this you should contact ionos for help.

[44MLB]

Many thanks, now all up to date with ssl-certificates.

[44MLB]

Thanks people.

One last question, I see different htaccess code recommendations, ie:

Recommended by Ionos help pages:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{SERVER_PORT} !=443
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://example.com/$1 [R=301,L]

I am also using IONOS, the SSL certificates are in place but putting this code in the .htaccess isn't redirecting people to the https website. Did you manage it with this code or has anyone else using IONOS managed it?