Why Your Dashboard Redirections Don't Work with HTTPS

Ever set up a domain redirection in your Site.eu dashboard, only to find it doesn't work when people type https:// before your domain? Let's break down why this happens and how to fix it.

The Simple Truth About HTTPS Redirections

When you create a redirection in your Site.eu dashboard, it works perfectly for http://yourdomain.com. But here's the catch: it won't work for https://yourdomain.com.

Why? Because HTTPS needs an SSL certificate.

Why Don't I Have an SSL Certificate?

Here's the deal:

• We provide SSL certificates when you have a hosting plan with us
• No hosting plan = No SSL certificate
• No SSL certificate = Your domain won't work over HTTPS

It's that simple. Without a hosting plan, your domain can only handle the basic HTTP traffic.

How to Make Your Redirections Work with HTTPS

Want your redirections to work over HTTPS? (And yes, you should, it's more secure and looks professional) Here's exactly what to do:

1. Buy a hosting plan: Our cheapest plan works perfectly for this purpose
2. Delete your current redirections: Remove them from your Site.eu dashboard
3. Link your domain: Link your domain name to your new plan
4. Activate web hosting: Turn on the web hosting server for your plan
5. Request an SSL certificate: Do this inside your web hosting control panel
6. Create new redirections: Set them up in your web hosting control panel (not in the Site.eu dashboard)

The Result?

Once you follow these steps, both http:// and https:// versions of your domain will redirect to your target address. No more confused visitors. No more lost traffic.

Remember: The redirections you create in your web hosting control panel are different from the ones in your Site.eu dashboard.