How to Enable HTTPS (SSL) for Free on Your Blogger Blog (2025 Security Update)
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| How to Enable HTTPS (SSL) for Free on Your Blogger Blog (2025 Security Update) |
Secure your Blogger blog with HTTPS for free. Learn how to enable SSL (HTTPS) on your Blogspot or custom domain blog in 2025 to improve SEO, user trust, and browser security.
What is HTTPS and Why Does It Matter?
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts data between your blog and your visitors.
Builds user trust
Stops browser warnings like “Not Secure”
Helps with Google SEO ranking
Required for AdSense & modern browsers
Blogger provides free SSL certificates — no need to buy hosting or plugins.
Step-by-Step: How to Enable HTTPS on Blogger
Step 1: Log into Blogger
- Go to https://www.blogger.com
- Select your blog (e.g. androidpols.com.ng)
Step 2: Open Settings
- In the left sidebar, click “Settings”
Scroll to the “HTTPS” section under Publishing.
Step 3: Enable HTTPS
You will see these two options:
- HTTPS Availability → Set to Yes
- HTTPS Redirect → Set to Yes
Wait 3–5 minutes for SSL certificate activation.
Once active, your blog URL will switch from:
http://www.androidpols.com.ng
To:
https://www.androidpols.com.ng
Google and visitors now see your site as “Secure.”
What If You Use a Custom Domain?
Blogger supports free HTTPS on custom domains too (like androidpols.com.ng).
Make sure:
- Your custom domain is properly connected using DNS settings
- You’ve added the domain in Blogger → Settings → Publishing → Custom Domain
- SSL setup may take a few hours on first-time connection
- Once ready, turn HTTPS Availability and Redirect to “Yes”
How to Confirm HTTPS is Working
- Visit your blog in the browser
- Look for a 🔒 padlock icon in the address bar
- Click it → It should say: “Connection is secure”
Also test both versions:
- Try visiting
http://yourblog.com - It should automatically redirect to
https://yourblog.com
Common HTTPS Issues and Fixes
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| ❌ Mixed Content Warning | ✅ Make sure all image, script links use HTTPS |
| ❌ “Connection Not Secure” on custom domain | ✅ Wait a few hours for Blogger SSL to activate |
| ❌ Ads or widgets not showing | ✅ Replace http:// links with https:// |
SEO & Security Benefits of HTTPS
| Benefit | Result |
|---|---|
| ✅ Improved Google ranking | Google gives priority to secure sites |
| ✅ User trust | Visitors feel safe sharing & clicking |
| ✅ AdSense approval | HTTPS required for monetization |
| ✅ No browser security errors | Avoids “Not Secure” warnings |
Final Summary
Enabling HTTPS on your Blogger blog in 2025 gives you:
- Free SSL security
- Better SEO performance
- Improved user experience
- Peace of mind with encrypted browsing
It takes only 2 minutes but adds years of trust to your blog!
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