Prompt Title: Change WordPress to HTTPS

To change your WordPress CMS back to HTTPS after configuring it to use localhost, you will need to perform the following steps:

1. Update the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) in the WordPress settings:

   • Login to your WordPress dashboard
   • Go to Settings > General
   • Update both the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields to use the HTTPS protocol.

2. Update any hardcoded HTTP links in your WordPress content:

   • Update any hardcoded HTTP links within your WordPress content such as images, videos, hyperlinks, etc. to use HTTPS instead of HTTP.
   • You can use a plugin like "Better Search Replace" to search and replace HTTP links with HTTPS links automatically.

3. Update your .htaccess file to redirect HTTP traffic to HTTPS:

   • Access your website's root directory via FTP or cPanel File Manager
   • Open the .htaccess file in a text editor
   • Add the following code to the top of your .htaccess file:

     perlCopy code
     RewriteEngine On
     RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
     RewriteRule ^ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
     

   • Save and close the .htaccess file.

4. Update any third-party services or plugins you are using:

   • If you are using any third-party services or plugins that require your website URL, make sure to update them to use the HTTPS URL instead of the HTTP URL.

5. Test your website to ensure HTTPS is working:

   • Once you have completed the above steps, visit your website and verify that HTTPS is working by checking for the padlock icon in your browser's address bar.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully change your WordPress CMS back to HTTPS after configuring it to use localhost.