Fresh install

  • Resolved Wp_begginer_pri

    (@wp_begginer_pri)


    7 years, 3 months ago

    Hi,

    A silly question maybe.

    I have https://www.example.com –Used to run prestashop
    https://www.example.com/blog —runs wordpress and your plugin for SSL implementation.

    I used your plugin when I first implemented SSL in my websites. I used to run non-https and after installing the SSL used your plugin to convert.

    Presently, I deleted prestashop and installed a fresh copy of wordpress instead. I noticed that the green padlock is coming and since day 1, the site url and address are already https inclusive in the dashboard settings.

    Hence, the question,

    What is the functionality of your plugin for a fresh copy of wordpress which is already showing a green bar?

    To be honest, without thinking about this plugin I added some .htaccess rules which does 301 redirect from http to https and form non-www to www.

    Hence everything is a 301 to https://www.example.com

    Hence, I was afraid if I install your plugin, it might conflict with the rules.

    RewriteCond %{SERVER_PORT} 80
    RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^example\.com$ [OR]
    RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www\.example\.com$
    RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.example.com/$1 [R=301,L]

    RewriteEngine On
    RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^example\.com$ [NC]
    RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.example.com/$1 [R=301,L]

    Header set Content-Security-Policy: upgrade-insecure-requests

    Do you see any conflict if I activate your plugin and if not, what added benefit will it bring? (Maybe help with mixed content)

    Sorry if this is a noob question.

    Thank you in advance.

    Best,
    Pri

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  • Plugin Author Mark

    (@markwolters)

    Hi Pri,

    you have basically done what Really Simple SSL does on a new installation (when using .htaccess) manually by adding the .htaccess rules. Really Simple SSL automatically detects your server configuration and applies those redirect rules for you so you don’t have to do them yourself ;). I would advise to either use your own http to https and non-www to www redirect rules or those set by Really Simple SSL to avoid redirect loops.

    Really Simple SSL was made primarily as a tool to make the migration from http to https easy. However, this doesn’t mean it’s useless on a new installation. On a fresh installation the free version of Really Simple SSL can set up your Site Address if it’s not done automatically and add the redirect rules (there’s also options to do this by WP redirect or JS when you don’t want to use .htaccess). Features like the mixed content fixer are less relevant on a fresh website with little content.

    The pro version comes with added features like the certificate expiration check and the ability to enable HSTS, which both are beneficial on a new installation.

    Mark

    Thread Starter Wp_begginer_pri

    (@wp_begginer_pri)

    Hell Mark ??

    Thanks a lot for your clear and perfect reply ??

    Awesome plugin as I will continue to use them on my other sites. Real live saver it was when I migrated.

    As a thank you, will leave a good rating ??

    Have a nice weekend.

    Best,

    Pri

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