Default HTTPS

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If anyone ever asks, you can force HTTPS for any http links by editing your .htaccess files for said domains.

I just turned this on today, as I was prior pointing the configurations to use https.  If you run into any snags with the http rewrite rule, drop me a line and let me know.
 

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RewriteEngine On

RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

is what I have in the .htaccess for handling the HTTPS defaulting.

The [L] flag is short for Last and the [R] is for Redirection.  Per the Apache docs, the Last says the redirect is only applicable to the current url, as to not break sequential links.
The 301 is saying this is a permanent redirect, in web server language.  It's pretty funny that searching for my nickname, only shows FTB at the bottom of the 1st page on a google search.

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If you use cpanel issued certs, the rewrite rule will break the auto-renew cert process, since it uses a non-https link to validate the reissued cert.
Only nuance at this point from the .htaccess rule.