how to change Apache page from http to https

technodweeb · 07-10-2007, 02:17 PM

I have a web page shared as a http site. I then installed SSL certificates and the same site is now available using https. How do I stop the httpd:// version from being available? Both can be accessed right now.

I am running Apache 2.0.52 on a Red Hat ES4 server.

Thanks.

custangro · 07-10-2007, 02:43 PM

Have you tired doing a header rewite rule?

technodweeb · 07-10-2007, 02:48 PM

No I have not. I am new to Apache so I was not sure the right way to do this. Can you give a short explanation on using a rewrite rule?
Thanks

technodweeb · 07-10-2007, 03:11 PM

I just looked up the rewrite info on the Apache.org site. It will take a little time to read it (about 20 pages), but it looks like it should work. i will reply with results when i get it implemented. Thanks for the direction.

a1danel · 07-10-2007, 03:17 PM

you can also put the following in your httpd.conf file

<Location />
Order Deny,Allow
Deny From All
Allow From 127.0.0.1 #<--- if you want
</Location>

gilead · 07-10-2007, 08:42 PM

You should be able to comment out the line Listen 80 (Apache 2.0) and remove references to virtual hosts listening on port 80. That way, you're only listening for requests on port 443.

p_s_shah · 07-11-2007, 12:38 AM

Make different document root for http and https pages.

Code:

<virtualhost example.com:80>
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/http/
</virtualhost>

<virtualhost example.com:443>
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/https/
</virtualhost>

Tell us if you still have problems.

technodweeb · 07-11-2007, 08:43 AM

Thank you all for the suggestions. I have used the suggestion from gilead as I think it is the simplest and most efficient. With Listen 80 remarked out I get page not found with the http:// and only the https:// answers.

Thanks gilead.

Bullethead21 · 03-08-2013, 08:01 AM

Is there a thread that actually talks about how to convert a HTTP Apache install already in service to the secure HTTPS?

I know this thread is old, but it should be renamed to how to disable HTTPD which is what it talks about.

Thanks

lrtward · 03-08-2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullethead21

Is there a thread that actually talks about how to convert a HTTP Apache install already in service to the secure HTTPS?

I know this thread is old, but it should be renamed to how to disable HTTPD which is what it talks about.

Thanks

You can find this information online pretty easily IF you know what to look for.

If you don't already have a certificate on your server, you'll want to search first for information on purchasing an SSL certificate or creating a self-signed certificate, and installing it. You can do that by searching for (for example):

Quote:

SSL CentOS apache

Of course you'll need to take your own OS into consideration.

Then you need to search for information on redirecting http connections to https connections. To find this information you could look for:

Quote:

apache rewrite https

You may wish to adjust your search criteria depending on whether you want to redirect your entire webserver/domain or just certain directories.