A complete, step-by-step roadmap for migrating any website or CMS from insecure HTTP to HTTPS without losing SEO rankings or triggering redirect loops.
A smooth HTTP-to-HTTPS migration preserves search engine rankings and ensures visitors never encounter security warnings:
Create a complete snapshot of files and SQL database before changing URLs or rewrite rules.
Ensure the SSL certificate and full chain are active on port 443 before enforcing redirection.
Change site URL and home URL from http:// to https:// in WordPress, Magento, or Joomla.
Implement permanent 301 redirects in Apache .htaccess or Nginx to transfer link equity.
Update hardcoded http:// links for images, stylesheets, scripts, and fonts to https://.
Add HTTPS property in Google Search Console, submit updated sitemaps, and adjust CDNs.
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
server {
listen 80;
listen [::]:80;
server_name example.com www.example.com;
return 301 https://$host$request_uri;
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