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Can I Secure My Homestead Website With HTTPS?
![Can I Secure My Homestead Website With HTTPS? Can I Secure My Homestead Website With HTTPS?](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/SitebuilderPlus_SSL-387ce2b8-ff37-4e8c-98c3-4d8c98617267-1311490550.png)
For SITEBUILDER PLUS ONLY. Do not use if you have Website Builder.
If you have a Simplestore using Sitebuilder Plus, DO NOT PROCEED WITH THIS PROCEDURE.
For more information please read this topic:
https://community.homestead.com/homestead/topics/cloudflare-common-cloudflare-issues
Important: When we update the nameservers, it is possible to see some interruption with the website and email as the settings propagate. This is to be expected, but if it has been more than 24 hours, please contact support and we can assist.
*click on images to enlarge*
This topic addresses displaying a "secure" rating in the address bar. Currently your site shows an information icon to the left of your URL. If you click it, the message will say the site is not secure.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1708314/18871-yl8qw6_inlinepng1519656316](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/18871yl8qw6_inline-c99a252a-6b25-4c5e-876e-d45659eae3c7-1196119638.png1519656316)
If you have a contact form this is important. As soon as you begin filling in a field in the form, the browser will display a more obvious message in the address bar.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1708317/4586-92n00b_inlinepng1519656575](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/458692n00b_inline-a3ce2b38-9a42-499d-92ba-53c3934580bf-524754353.png1519656575)
To secure your site you will need to update your nameservers using Cloudflare. Below are detailed instructions on correctly configuring this so your website will be secure and your customers will feel more confident providing you their contact information.
1) Go to http://www.cloudflare.com and click on the sign up link.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1708319/28418-11tx0f7_inlinepng1519656959](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/2841811tx0f7_inline-1e6fc791-d341-4d06-a6e8-24395e3eae43-1879290813.png1519656959)
2) Please enter your email address and password you wish to use for your Cloudflare account. If possible, please do not use an email address connected to your domain.
We strongly recommend you read the term and conditions. To continue you must agree to the terms and conditions by clicking on create account.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812335/8717-1xmcwcv_inlinepng1572376215](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/87171xmcwcv_inline-14bec7a4-5679-4139-ab57-5eb2df235b30-177944686.png1572376215)
3) Enter your domain name and click on Add site
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812334/8717-191f3h0_inlinepng1572376083](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/8717191f3h0_inline-d71e0dc9-cbc1-4ea1-9a60-11228c9b84cd-951680622.png1572376083)
4) Select the FREE plan and click Confirm Plan.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812338/8717-1ge8c01_inlinepng1572377538](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/87171ge8c01_inline-36ea2a5d-a0b9-42c7-840f-62f850e0bf12-1061557539.png1572377538)
5) Cloud flare will scan your current DNS settings and automatically populate the found DNS records. When the scan is complete, and you see all records present, click continue .
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812340/11498-5nd7ck_inlinepng1572377705](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/114985nd7ck_inline-c69a22e5-7a34-435c-b273-2788807fae63-2078396244.png1572377705)
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812341/18955-jnnbqv_inlinepng1572377830](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/18955jnnbqv_inline-a36f620b-2fc7-4b07-9d1c-09ef180f99e8-867180795.png1572377830)
6) Compare the DNS records Cloudflare scanned to your existing DNS records. These can be found in your Homestead account, under Domains > Advanced DNS settings. They should match. If they do, click Continue.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1746831/15792-1u7m4i5_inlinejpg1534531688](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/157921u7m4i5_inline-586c0fd9-5836-481b-8b8b-fc105c3c0b03-1076332679.jpg1534531688)
If they don't, you can click on the name or value inside of Cloudflare that is incorrect and edit it. If you need help viewing your current DNS records, please see our topic, How can I view and edit my DNS records using Homestead nameservers.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1708331/30551-cdi2jo_inlinepng1519659051](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/30551cdi2jo_inline-352f6bba-5f80-4f8e-8698-981535d4f2b3-1233567150.png1519659051)
NOTE: Please make sure to verify that the MX record has been added inside of CloudFlare's DNS settings. If you do not see a record with MX next to it, then we will need to add the MX record.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1746235/13716-dd0137_inlinepng1534292687](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/13716dd0137_inline-dc4f4ef1-2231-4f87-9aef-5a046105049d-1185271037.png1534292687)
Click MX in the drop down, then click Name and type @, then Click to configure just right of that box. It will open a new window, please confirm your MX record.
If you are using email with Homestead, for server you will add mx.YOURDOMAIN.com, and for Priority you can put 10. Click save, then click Add Record.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1746353/18345-1bmk734_inlinepng1534345649](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/183451bmk734_inline-97b5c161-acf5-4dd0-a609-d4748a316a5d-483996797.png1534345649)
7) Cloudflare will now provide you the new nameservers for your domain. If you do not see your nameservers, proceed to the DNS page inside of Cloudflare, and scroll down until you see Cloudflare Nameservers.
Important: When we update the nameservers, it is possible to see some interruption with the website and email as the settings propagate. This is to be expected, but if it has been more than 24 hours, please contact support and we can assist.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812342/11498-kvmn2h_inlinepng1572378039](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/11498kvmn2h_inline-453814b8-86ae-4fc7-b6ff-ae9512d9ec76-1530974945.png1572378039)
8) Log into your Homestead account and click the domains tab on the left. Under the domain you are working on, click Edit your nameservers. You will need to click delete next to ns3.mdnsservice.com and then change the other 2 nameservers to the ones provided by Cloudflare. You can't change and delete in the same step, so you will need to click edit twice. Click Submit
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1708337/30551-1jgw1l7_inlinepng1519660240](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/305511jgw1l7_inline-372170ca-b034-4f8b-bc39-8a9f98e62f5e-2100345186.png1519660240)
9) Return to Cloudflare and click done check nameservers.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812344/11498-1t3vxzq_inlinepng1572378265](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/114981t3vxzq_inline-b56e9fe1-189c-448b-aa40-ed64d79ba7ce-595684039.png1572378265)
10) The first part is now completed. Now, please review and confirm that the SSL is set to Flexible and always use HTTPS is turned on.
![](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/110444ng71k_inline-ba41a624-5e67-4373-aeeb-d1921c417206-724853057.png1595343576)
11) Over the next 24 hours, try manually typing in your site with https. If it isn't set up yet, you'll get an error page. Just type https://www.yourdomain.com and when you see your site load with HTTPS, please proceed to the next step.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1741510/16120-ey8y16_inlinejpg1531946140](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/16120ey8y16_inline-a89ff318-d27e-4d00-a858-eb933d0fbf4c-1528008389.jpg1531946140)
NOTE: Do not proceed to the next step until you can view your website when using HTTPS (https://www.yourdomain.com) When you see your site load with HTTPS, continue to step #12.
12) Click on the SSL/TLS button at the top and select Edge Certificates.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812350/11498-17un7zo_inlinepng1572379242](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/1149817un7zo_inline-d6403e2c-93a6-4cee-8621-c070a6ec5d03-2092804749.png1572379242)
13) Scroll down on this page and look for the section entitled "Always use HTTPS" Turn it on. Also scroll to the bottom and find "Automatic HTTPS Rewrites" Turn it on. All other settings you can leave as default.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812350/11498-17un7zo_inlinepng1572379242](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/1149817un7zo_inline-d6403e2c-93a6-4cee-8621-c070a6ec5d03-2092804749.png1572379242)
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1812354/22789-1gjqeds_inlinepng1572379451](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/227891gjqeds_inline-d8988fc0-e9db-497f-a1f3-935f388e5b1e-707841646.png1572379451)
In a few minutes, your site will show secure.
![Image https//d2r1vs3d9006apcloudfrontnet/s3_images/1708724/4210-qumj1z_inlinepng1519742933](https://prod-content-care-community-cdn.sprinklr.com/18625bcc-2014-418f-a6bf-35b74df5be9f/4210qumj1z_inline-f01a55aa-d000-4876-98c5-a76747fadfd7-1698429220.png1519742933)
If your site is not showing fully secure, please go republish your site.
Note: This solution is for Sitebuilder Plus sites only.
If you have a Simplestore using Sitebuilder Plus, DO NOT PROCEED WITH THIS PROCEDURE.
For more information please read this topic:
https://community.homestead.com/homestead/topics/cloudflare-common-cloudflare-issues
Important: When we update the nameservers, it is possible to see some interruption with the website and email as the settings propagate. This is to be expected, but if it has been more than 24 hours, please contact support and we can assist.
*click on images to enlarge*
This topic addresses displaying a "secure" rating in the address bar. Currently your site shows an information icon to the left of your URL. If you click it, the message will say the site is not secure.
If you have a contact form this is important. As soon as you begin filling in a field in the form, the browser will display a more obvious message in the address bar.
To secure your site you will need to update your nameservers using Cloudflare. Below are detailed instructions on correctly configuring this so your website will be secure and your customers will feel more confident providing you their contact information.
1) Go to http://www.cloudflare.com and click on the sign up link.
2) Please enter your email address and password you wish to use for your Cloudflare account. If possible, please do not use an email address connected to your domain.
We strongly recommend you read the term and conditions. To continue you must agree to the terms and conditions by clicking on create account.
3) Enter your domain name and click on Add site
4) Select the FREE plan and click Confirm Plan.
5) Cloud flare will scan your current DNS settings and automatically populate the found DNS records. When the scan is complete, and you see all records present, click continue .
6) Compare the DNS records Cloudflare scanned to your existing DNS records. These can be found in your Homestead account, under Domains > Advanced DNS settings. They should match. If they do, click Continue.
If they don't, you can click on the name or value inside of Cloudflare that is incorrect and edit it. If you need help viewing your current DNS records, please see our topic, How can I view and edit my DNS records using Homestead nameservers.
NOTE: Please make sure to verify that the MX record has been added inside of CloudFlare's DNS settings. If you do not see a record with MX next to it, then we will need to add the MX record.
Click MX in the drop down, then click Name and type @, then Click to configure just right of that box. It will open a new window, please confirm your MX record.
If you are using email with Homestead, for server you will add mx.YOURDOMAIN.com, and for Priority you can put 10. Click save, then click Add Record.
7) Cloudflare will now provide you the new nameservers for your domain. If you do not see your nameservers, proceed to the DNS page inside of Cloudflare, and scroll down until you see Cloudflare Nameservers.
Important: When we update the nameservers, it is possible to see some interruption with the website and email as the settings propagate. This is to be expected, but if it has been more than 24 hours, please contact support and we can assist.
8) Log into your Homestead account and click the domains tab on the left. Under the domain you are working on, click Edit your nameservers. You will need to click delete next to ns3.mdnsservice.com and then change the other 2 nameservers to the ones provided by Cloudflare. You can't change and delete in the same step, so you will need to click edit twice. Click Submit
9) Return to Cloudflare and click done check nameservers.
10) The first part is now completed. Now, please review and confirm that the SSL is set to Flexible and always use HTTPS is turned on.
11) Over the next 24 hours, try manually typing in your site with https. If it isn't set up yet, you'll get an error page. Just type https://www.yourdomain.com and when you see your site load with HTTPS, please proceed to the next step.
NOTE: Do not proceed to the next step until you can view your website when using HTTPS (https://www.yourdomain.com) When you see your site load with HTTPS, continue to step #12.
12) Click on the SSL/TLS button at the top and select Edge Certificates.
13) Scroll down on this page and look for the section entitled "Always use HTTPS" Turn it on. Also scroll to the bottom and find "Automatic HTTPS Rewrites" Turn it on. All other settings you can leave as default.
In a few minutes, your site will show secure.
If your site is not showing fully secure, please go republish your site.
Note: This solution is for Sitebuilder Plus sites only.
michele_r4628
15 Messages
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538 Points
6 years ago
How is Homestead assisting their Homestead website Clients, so that we are not penalized by Google -- regarding the July 2018 change from HTTP to HTTPS? Clear guidance, from Homestead, is needed, in how to go from HTTP to HTTPS.
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stephen6243
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698 Points
6 years ago
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neil7148
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456 Points
6 years ago
One reads: "An MX record was not found for your root domain. An MX record is required for mail to reach @longrangellc.com addresses"
The second reads: "An A, AAAA, CNAME, or MX record is pointed to your origin server exposing your origin IP address."
Please advise as to what I should do?
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juan6567
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232 Points
6 years ago
Received email from wearelistening@homestead.com suggesting of getting a Free SSL. It looks like spam but wanted to make sure it is a valid advertising. Thank you very much.
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kevin8689
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132 Points
6 years ago
I'm trying to use the free Cloudflare service to change my domain to https:// and the option for changing nameservers does not show up as a link on the manage domain page of your website when I log in
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bookministry
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872 Points
6 years ago
Now that I'm converting my websites to be 'Secure', do I need to change the zillions of HTTP (not HTTPS) links I have?
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nora
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4.4K Points
6 years ago
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wendel4259
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132 Points
6 years ago
I am trying to change my dns as per your instructions in the email for cloudflare.com. The screen for changing my dns does not look like the example. Then want me to change them to:
lia.ns.cloudflare.com
ray.ns.cloudflare.com
but it keeps telling me to put in an ip address.
Where can I make these changes?
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paulette5674
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276 Points
6 years ago
I would like my website to have a "secure" rating, because I have contact forms displayed on a couple of pages. How best should I do that? Thank you.
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nora
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4.4K Points
6 years ago
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r
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3.1K Points
6 years ago
Hi.
I just received a notice that I must get an SSL certificate, but I'm using the old desktop website builder:
"Enabling HTTPS on your site requires obtaining an SSL certificate. FREE SSL will NOT be available for websites still on the legacy Desktop Website Builder product."
This looks complicated (at least for me). How long do I have to do this before the following happens:
"If you do not take any action here, the credibility and trust of your website may suffer and you might end up losing out on future visitors and customers."
Also, who is Cloudfire?
"Once you activate your site on Cloudfire by changing your nameservers (in the steps to follow) traffic to your site will be routed through our intelligent global network."
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
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larry6762
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142 Points
6 years ago
changed name servers to cloudflare, as instructed by Homestead email directions
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charles6535
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6 years ago
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alex0707
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160 Points
6 years ago
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sean3096
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6 years ago
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