{"id":1341,"date":"2012-06-26T09:47:34","date_gmt":"2012-06-26T09:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcdocs.woocommerce.com\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2025-09-29T23:09:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:09:16","slug":"ssl-and-https","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/document\/ssl-and-https\/","title":{"rendered":"SSL, HTTPS, and WooCommerce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This document gives an overview of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), explaining their importance for securing your WooCommerce store. You&#8217;ll learn how to set up a free or paid SSL certificate on your site, and why they are essential for protecting customer data and boosting trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our aim with this guide is to assist you in ensuring a secure and reliable shopping experience for your users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, we cover WooCommerce&#8217;s <strong>Force SSL<\/strong> setting and share troubleshooting tips for common SSL issues. In many cases, it&#8217;s best to work with your host or a developer to get SSL working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_7euz86vckh dnt=1 seo=false videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/7euz86vckh\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-ssl-and-https\">What are SSL and HTTPS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol used on the web for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encrypting&nbsp;website data sent from the browser to the server (and vice versa) to protect it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authenticating your site to assure visitors that your identity is verified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SSL creates a secure connection between two machines or devices over the web or an internal network, safeguarding sensitive data, and allowing it to be privately transmitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol over which data is sent between a&nbsp;browser and a&nbsp;website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An SSL certificate is issued after verifying a website&#8217;s authenticity and the identity of its owner., as indicated by the <code>https:\/\/<\/code> prefix in the site&#8217;s URL, alongside a padlock icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most payment gateways require SSL; <strong>we<\/strong> <strong>strongly recommend it<\/strong>. Customers visiting your store see it as a sign of trustworthiness. They expect to see <code>https:\/\/<\/code> and the padlock icon in the address bar when browsing, buying, and entering their account and payment details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-you-need-ssl\">Why you need SSL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSL is necessary whenever customer information needs to be transmitted securely. You need to use it if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are accepting\/transmitting&nbsp;sensitive information \u2014 such as addresses and credit card numbers&nbsp;\u2014 and need to keep them safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to secure logins and signups on your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to comply with privacy and security requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want users to trust your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want customers to buy from your online store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Websites using SSL are also said to rank higher with search engines and load faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-set-up-ssl-with-woocommerce\">How to set up SSL with WooCommerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To use SSL on your website, you must obtain an <strong>SSL certificate<\/strong>. There are both free and paid options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free-option-lets-encrypt\">Let&#8217;s Encrypt (free)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We love this initiative! <a href=\"https:\/\/letsencrypt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let&#8217;s Encrypt<\/a>&nbsp;is a certificate authority (CA) providing free SSL certificates for a more secure, privacy-focused internet. <a href=\"https:\/\/letsencrypt.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Let&#8217;s Encrypt<\/a>&nbsp;and see <a href=\"https:\/\/letsencrypt.org\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how it works<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to get a free SSL certificate from Let&#8217;s Encrypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"select-a-hosting-company-with-free-ssl\">1. Select a hosting company with free SSL<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our WooCommerce&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/hosting-solutions\/\">hosting partners<\/a> offer free SSL certificates that can be installed in a few minutes. Often, no installation is required when you purchase a web domain with a hosting package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your hosting company if they offer a free SSL certificate from Let&#8217;s Encrypt, and follow their instructions. If they do not, you can choose to install one yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-yourself\">2. Install it yourself<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your hosting company does not include a click-and-install tool but offers the option to self-install a free SSL certificate, you can still use Let&#8217;s Encrypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wccom-alert\" aria-label=\"Alert section\"><p class=\"wp-block-wccom-alert__text\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Support for installing and setting up an SSL certificate is not available from WooCommerce.com. Please contact your web host for assistance.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paid-ssl-options\">Paid SSL options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some third-party providers sell a range of SSL certificates that you install on your site. Your hosting company may also sell SSL certificates, which they can help install on a new or existing site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For low-cost options, see: <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/document\/ssl-faq\/#section-4\">Where can I get an affordable SSL certificate?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"after-ssl-setup\">After SSL setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the certificate is set up on your server, you can access your store via <code>https:\/\/yoursite.com<\/code> (replacing <code>yoursite.com<\/code> with your domain). Your browser should also display a <strong>padlock icon<\/strong> in the address bar to indicate that it is secured. Alternatively, in Google Chrome, the information may be visible by clicking the gears icon in the address bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=176 176w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=352 352w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=528 528w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=704 704w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=1056 1056w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=1408 1408w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=2112 2112w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=2816 2816w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=1500 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-17-15-11.png?strip=all&w=704\" alt=\"An arrow pointing out the padlock in a web browser's address bar\" class=\"wp-image-172778\" style=\"width:213px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/browser-security-ssl.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/browser-security-ssl.png?strip=all&w=704\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18734003541853\" style=\"width:321px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/browser-security-ssl.png 642w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/browser-security-ssl.png?resize=300,252 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-new-websites-stores\">For new websites\/stores<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress\/WooCommerce URLs need to be updated after installing an SSL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=176 176w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=352 352w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=528 528w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=704 704w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=1056 1056w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=1408 1408w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=2112 2112w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=2816 2816w, https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=1500 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/wpsettings-sslurl.png?strip=all&w=704\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1023206\" style=\"width:527px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your store&#8217;s WP Admin dashboard, navigate to <em>Settings &gt; General<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update the<strong> WordPress Address (URL)<\/strong> and <strong>Site Address (URL)<\/strong> fields to include the prefix&nbsp;<code>https:\/\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Save changes<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-existing-websites-stores\">For existing websites\/stores<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Because your website\/store has already been indexed by search engines as having an <code>http:\/\/<\/code> address, it needs to be redirected to <code>https:\/\/<\/code> for visitors and customers to continue to find you. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/really-simple-ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Really Simple SSL<\/a> is a third-party plugin that can help with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amend internal links in your content using search and replace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update your Google Analytics settings, if you use it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssllabs.com\/ssltest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSL Server Test<\/a>&nbsp;to confirm that SSL has been implemented and fix any issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jitbit.com\/sslcheck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSL Check<\/a> to uncover any non-secure links and content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"woocommerce-force-ssl-setting\">WooCommerce Force SSL setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using this setting,<strong>&nbsp;we highly recommend<\/strong> running your entire store with <code>https:\/\/<\/code> \u2014 not just the checkout page. If you choose <em>not<\/em> to follow this advice, you can enable SSL on your checkout page only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"woo-sc-box note\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The <strong>Force SSL<\/strong> setting will not be available if your site&#8217;s URL already contains <code>https:\/\/<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable SSL on your checkout page via <strong>Force SSL<\/strong>, navigate to <em>WooCommerce &gt; Settings &gt; Advanced<\/em>. This setting ensures that certain pages are only shown over <code>https:\/\/<\/code> when enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These pages are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay (a Checkout endpoint)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-ssl-issues\">Troubleshooting SSL issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"error-pages-over-https\">Error pages over HTTPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This may&nbsp;indicate a setup issue with your SSL certificate. We advise contacting your hosting provider for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"non-secure-content-warnings\">Non-secure content warnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-secure content warnings when viewing a secure page could indicate that <strong>scripts<\/strong>, <strong>images<\/strong>, or <strong>stylesheets<\/strong> are directly linked via <code>http:\/\/<\/code> instead of <code>https:\/\/<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most times, this can be fixed by changing links to <code>https:\/\/<\/code> or by using relative URLs (such as <code>\/wp-content\/file<\/code> instead of <code>http:\/\/yoursite\/wp-content\/file<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To identify non-secure&nbsp;links, use your browser&#8217;s built-in developer tools to view the error console. Non-secure resources for the page you&#8217;re viewing will be listed. You can also use a third-party plugin (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/real-time-auto-find-and-replace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Better Find Replace<\/a>) to search for instances on your site where <code>http:\/\/<\/code> is used and replace them with <code>https:\/\/<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"redirect-loops\">Redirect loops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WooCommerce uses the&nbsp;<code>is_ssl()<\/code> <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/reference\/functions\/is_ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress function<\/a> to redirect non-secure pages. This can cause a redirect loop when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another SSL plugin that is trying to un-force the secure URL is installed (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/https-redirection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy HTTPS Redirection<\/a>). Try removing this plugin or turning off the <strong>Force SSL<\/strong> setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your host uses SSL by proxy, making <code>https:\/\/<\/code> undetectable. <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/document\/ssl-by-proxy-problems-network-solutions\/\">Learn about problems with SSL by proxy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"websites-behind-load-balancers-or-reverse-proxies\">Websites behind load balancers or reverse proxies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This advanced topic is covered in more detail in our <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.woocommerce.com\/docs\/ssl-and-https-and-woocommerce\/\">WooCommerce developer documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"questions-and-support\">Questions and support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you still have questions and need assistance?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wccom-alert\" aria-label=\"Alert section\"><p class=\"wp-block-wccom-alert__text\">This documentation is about the free,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core WooCommerce plugin<\/a>,\u00a0for which support is provided in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/woocommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">community forums on WordPress.org<\/a>. By searching this forum, you&#8217;ll often find that your question has been asked and answered before.<br><br>If you haven&#8217;t created a\u00a0WordPress.org\u00a0account to use the forums,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/contribute\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here&#8217;s how<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&#8217;re looking to <strong>extend<\/strong> the core functionality shown here, we recommend reviewing available extensions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/products\/\">WooCommerce Marketplace<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need ongoing advanced support or a <strong>customization<\/strong> built for WooCommerce? Hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/customizations\/\">Woo Agency Partner<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you a <strong>developer<\/strong> building your own WooCommerce integration or extension? 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