Redirect HTTP to HTTPS and manage www

HTTP, HTTPS and www redirections

Unify URLs (https://www.votredomaine.fr or without www) avoid duplicate content SEO and browser warnings on your web hosting Anthony IT Solutions.

Combine SSL panel redirection, .htaccess LiteSpeed rules and CMS settings for a consistent canonical URL.

What you need

• SSL active
• Panel
• Access .htaccess, htaccess
• Canonical choice (www or apex)

Order of redirections

Apply in the order: HTTP→HTTPS, then www-apex without loop.

1. Curl test

   curl -I http://domaine.fr, must end in 301 HTTPS.

2. Chain

   Max 2-3 jumps redirect.

3. Search Console

   Declare your favorite property.

4. CMS URL

   WordPress Site URL = Home URL.

Force HTTPS via panel

1. SSL section

   HTTPS Force / Redirect option.

2. Let's Encrypt

   Valid certificate required.

3. STS

   Advanced option after testing.

4. Sub-domains

   SSL subdomain.

Rules .htaccess www

1. RewriteEngine On

   At the top of the file.

2. To www

   RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www. [NC] + RewriteRule https://www.%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI}

3. To apex

   Inverse: redirect www to non-www.

4. Backup

   Backup before edit.

WordPress and CMS

1. General settings

   WordPress URL and Website identical https.

2. Really Simple SSL

   Plugin if mixed content.

3. PrestaShop

   Shop Settings → SEO URLs https.

4. Database

   Search-replace http→https if migration.

Avoid loops

• HTTPS Panel + redundant .htaccess
• Proxy Cloudflare Flexible + SSL origin force
• WordPress URL in http while .htaccess force https
• Private navigation test
• **Verification**, see detailed procedures.

Troubleshooting

• Too many redirects, Conflict panel/.htaccess/Cloudflare.
• Mixed content, Resources http:// remaining.
• 404 www, missing www.
• Cert invalid www, Regenerate SSL including www.

Frequently Asked Questions

www or without www ?
Indifferent SEO, choose and maintain it.

Cloudflare ?
Full SSL mode + same canonical rule.

Without .htaccess?
Panel alone is often enough on Anthony IT.

Multisite?
Rules per network domain.

Related guides

• SSL
• .htaccess
• DNS
• WordPress

See also our web hosting offer and all the procedures on wiki web hosting.