SSL – updating links

[Creekmore MarketingParticipant]

Hello UpdraftPlus,

I think this will not apply, and likely theme related, but I will ask to receive confirmation. In the “Advanced TOols” there is the powerful option to search and replace content within the database; is it possible for a theme to hard-code links within a database which may be preventing some links on the site from updating to a secured link (https), and if so, use this tool to replace these links?

Thank you in advance!

[Dee NutbourneModerator]

Hi Michel,

It is possible that there are full links stored in the database (rather than using the stored site URL).

You can use the UpdraftPlus Search/Replace tool to edit any instance of a URL in the database.
However, I would heavily advise that you first take a backup of the database, and be very precise in what you enter into the tool (as a mistake can break your database).

Best Wishes,
David

[Creekmore MarketingParticipant]

Hello David Nutbourne,

thank you for the information and suggestion – much appreciated!

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