To remove the "Not Secure" warning from a website, the primary action is to enable HTTPS by installing an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate on the website. This involves the following steps:
- Obtain an SSL certificate for the website, which can often be done for free via hosting providers partnering with Let's Encrypt or by purchasing one from trusted certificate authorities.
- Install the SSL certificate on the website's server.
- Configure the website to serve all pages over HTTPS instead of HTTP.
- Redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS to ensure visitors always use the secure connection.
- Check for and fix any mixed content issues (where some website resources like images or scripts are loaded over HTTP) to ensure the entire site is secure.
- Confirm that the "Not Secure" warning no longer appears by visiting the website and checking for a secure padlock icon in the browser address bar.
These steps secure the website and protect data transfers, thereby removing the "Not Secure" warning shown by browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Hosting companies often simplify this process by providing free automatic SSL installation and renewal services.
