2.13.1.9. Setting up HTTPS in WordPress

To do a basic setup for WordPress to work over HTTPS, do the following:

1. Check the presence of an installed SSL certificate in SSL settings... If the certificate is missing, install him.
2. Disable redirect to HTTP / HTTPS. This is necessary so that a cyclic redirect does not occur during the configuration process.
3. IN adminpanels site (not in the hosting control panel) in the "Settings → Are common» («Settings → General") In addresses (URL) instead of the protocol http:// indicate https://:
4. Test the site by opening it over HTTPS.
5. If everything is okay turnon redirect to HTTPS.
6. Check the site again.

In most cases, the described actions are enough for the site to work over HTTPS.