Quick Reference
Element Code: SE-012
Issue: Site has internal pages accessible via HTTP without redirect
Impact: Insecure pages may be indexed, users may access insecure versions
Fix: Implement 301 redirects from HTTP to HTTPS for all pages
Detection: Screaming Frog, manual testing
What Is This Issue?
If pages are accessible via HTTP without redirecting to HTTPS, users and search engines can access insecure versions. This splits indexation and creates security risks.
Why This Matters for Your Website
HTTP pages can be indexed separately from HTTPS, causing duplicate content and security inconsistency.
How to Fix This Issue
- Implement redirects: 301 from HTTP to HTTPS
- Server-level: Configure in .htaccess, nginx.conf, or CDN
- Test thoroughly: All pages should redirect
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Crawl HTTP version to check redirects
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your site allows HTTP access without redirecting to HTTPS. Add 301 redirects so all HTTP requests go to HTTPS.
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