The key difference between http and https is the SSL certificate. The SSL certificate encrypts the data sent or received between the Web server and the browser. The benefit of data encryption is to ensure that no harmful malware, viruses or even security threats can sneak into the end user's network.
So how to purchase and configure SSL certificate to upgrade the website to https?
There are various SSL certificate brands and SSL certificate types in the market. You can choose any one according to the requirements of your website, or you can contact the CA to help you match the most suitable SSL certificate. The simple steps to apply for the configuration of an SSL certificate are as follows:
1) Prepare a WHOIS record with correct name, location and country/region details.
2) Generate a certificate signing request (CSR) on the server and submit it to the certification authority (such as Wotong CA).
3) Create a private key together with the CSR. (Should not be submitted with CSR).
4) After coding the CSR using relevant specifications, submit it to the certification authority.
5) Verify your domain name and location and other submitted credentials.
6) After receiving the certificate from the issuing authority, configure it correctly in the server.
In this way, the purchase and configuration of the SSL certificate for the website is complete. It should be noted that the http setting of the entire website should be redirected to https. From a search engine optimization point of view, setting 301 redirects is very important. If the redirect is not implemented correctly, it may affect search engine rankings.
301 redirection can be done manually by inserting code at the server level. For websites with hundreds of links, updating the code at the server level is the best way to 301 redirects. This will save time, will update the code consistently, and ensure that no code remains in the http conversion https .