Admin Notice:
In the server logs, I noticed some traffic going to the non-encrypted URL (site address). Some people were using http://musicfor.us instead of using the encrypted URL of https://musicfor.us.
Using the SSL enabled site (the https:// domain) ensures the data only comes from authorized domains (else your browser will give you a warning), ensures your data can’t be spied on by parties intercepting your data in transit, ensures you’re on the correct domain and that the site hasn’t been hijacked, and keeps your privacy intact.
If you used the http:// URL, you will be logged out and need to log back in. This is pretty painless and now you’ll at least know you’re logging into the correct site and nobody is stealing your credentials.
The http:// address simply will no longer work. You can try it. You can try it until the cows come home. What it will do is redirect you and this will happen behind the scenes.
If you want to see this in action, go ahead and click this link:
That tells the server to rewrite your address and deliver you to:
This does nothing to, or on, your computer and the site will continue to function exactly like it used to – with the exception of now ensuring you’re connected to the secure domain. Your browser will show the lock icon in the address bar and you’ll be able to have confidence that you’re properly connected to the site.
If you’re curious about the code, it’s a simple .htaccess modification that looks like this:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please leave a comment below. We take our obligations to give you a safe experience, and the obligation to protect your data, seriously. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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