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WordPress Plugin - Really Simple Security (Really Simple SSL)

When you switch your website to HTTPS, you need to ensure all resources load securely. The Really Simple SSL plugin automates this process for WordPress sites.

🔎 What the Plugin Does

  • Detects if an SSL certificate is active on your server.
  • Updates WordPress settings (siteurl and homeurl) to use https://.
  • Automatically redirects all traffic from HTTP → HTTPS.
  • Fixes mixed content issues (when some resources still load via HTTP).

✅ How to Install

  1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  2. Go to Plugins → Add New.
  3. Search for Really Simple Security.
  4. Click Install Now → then Activate.

⚡ Activate SSL

  • After activation, a notice will appear:
    “Go ahead, activate SSL!”
  • Click the button → your site will switch to HTTPS automatically.

⚠️ Notes

  • You must already have an SSL certificate installed via cPanel (e.g., Let’s Encrypt).
  • Some hosting providers already handle HTTPS redirects. In that case, the plugin mainly helps clean up mixed content issues.
  • The free version is enough for most users. The Pro version adds extra security features like HSTS and advanced headers.