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## Introduction

It can be annoying when an `ssl` certificate doesn't work after purchasing and installing it. 

In this shot, we will force the site `url` to `https` so your website enjoys the privileges of the `ssl`.

## About `.htaccess`
An **`.htaccess` file** is a high-level configuration within your application running on an Apache server. 

With an `https` installed on your site, your visitors or users will not face the embarrassment of the *"This site is not secured"* browser message. Moreover, you will be able to interact with APIs hassle-free.

## Forcing redirection

Go to `.htaccess` in your application's root directory file and paste the code below there.
```
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

```
The code ensures that all requests to the site are forced to use the `https`. 



Force redirect from http to https from .htaccess file in Laravel8

Force site to https in Laravel8 by updating .htaccess with a redirection rule to ensure SSL usage.

Force redirect from http to https from .htaccess file in Laravel8

Introduction

About .htaccess

Forcing redirection

About `.htaccess`