Always Use HTTPS

Automatically redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS to enforce encrypted connections for all visitors.

Always Use HTTPS automatically redirects HTTP requests to HTTPS, ensuring that visitors use encrypted connections when accessing your content.

You can manage Always Use HTTPS in the Medianova Control Panel.

Navigate to the relevant CDN Resource and open the Security section.

Configure Always Use HTTPS

1

Enable Always Use HTTPS

Toggle Status to On.

2

Select the Redirect Code

Choose the HTTPS redirect status code:

• 301 — Permanent Redirect

• 302 — Temporary Redirect

3

Save the Configuration

Click Submit to apply the configuration.

Behaviour

• All HTTP requests are redirected to the HTTPS version of the same URL.

• Query strings and request paths are preserved during the redirect.

• HTTPS requests are not affected.

• A valid SSL certificate must be configured for HTTPS delivery.

Redirect Codes

Select the redirect status code used when HTTP requests are redirected to HTTPS.

• 301 (Permanent Redirect) — Recommended for production environments and SEO.

• 302 (Temporary Redirect) — Use when HTTPS enforcement may change in the future.

For detailed information about HTTP Response Codes

FAQ

Should I use 301 or 302? For most production environments, 301 is recommended.

Does this affect existing HTTPS requests? No. Only HTTP requests are redirected.

What happens if HTTPS is not configured correctly? Clients may receive SSL/TLS errors after being redirected.

Does this improve security? Yes. It helps ensure traffic is delivered over encrypted HTTPS connections.