Why Force SSL?
All Gravity Host accounts include free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt. However, visitors might still access your site via http://. Forcing SSL ensures every visitor gets the secure https:// version automatically.
Method 1: .htaccess (Recommended)
Add these lines to the top of your .htaccess file in your site's root directory:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]You can edit .htaccess via cPanel's File Manager or by clicking Files on your dashboard.
Method 2: WordPress
If you use WordPress, go to Settings > General and ensure both the WordPress Address and Site Address start with https://.
How to Verify
After making the change, visit your site using http://yourdomain.com — it should automatically redirect to https://. You should see a padlock icon in your browser's address bar.
The Gravity Host website running on HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate