HTTP, HTTPS the right place to install wordpress when you have a choice

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  dimkhana · Member · Aug 8, 2021 at 5:20 am

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  When I install a new WordPress site my hosting panel offers me to install it in HTTP or HTTPS space. Should you explain which one is better and why? I know there is a Force HTTPS option on any hosting panel, however I like to know if installing directly on HTTPS space should be a better choice, avoiding redirection.

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  aamirmurtaza67 · Member · Aug 8, 2021 at 5:21 am

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  if you have SSL (HTTPS) then you must install WP in HTTPS, it means your site is secure, best for SEO purpose as well. I do not think anyone will like to install wordpress on HTTP instead of HTTPS if they have SSL.

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  staff-totoro · Staff · Aug 9, 2021 at 1:56 am

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  Hi @dimkhana

  I do not see any sites under your @dimkhana WordPress.com account when I check on our end. You can confirm by visiting this page: https://wordpress.com/sites.

  Is it possible you created your site under a different login with us or are using another provider like GoDaddy, Bluehost, Hostgator, etc. instead? We provide SSL for all WordPress.com sites automatically so we don’t actually offer that option here.

  In this case you will want to contact your web host (they are usually responsible for provisioning your SSL certificate) to see if they can help direct you.

  Hope this helps point you in the right direction!