---
title: "Force HTTPS in CMS Made Simple"
description: "Security should always be a priority. Get started the right way with strong passwords and installing a free or paid SSL certificate on your domain. Below we cover how to set CMS Made Simple to always..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/force-https-cms-made-simple/
date: 2019-05-29
modified: 2021-08-16
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["Website"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Force HTTPS in CMS Made Simple

Security should always be a priority. Get started the right way with strong passwords and installing a [free or paid SSL certificate](/support/website/ssl/auto-ssl-guide/) on your domain. Below we cover how to **set CMS Made Simple to always force HTTPS by default**.

## Force HTTPS

1. Log into CMS Made Simple.
2. On the left, click **Site Admin**, then **Settings – Content Manager**.
3. Click **New Page Defaults**.
4. Under *Is this page secure?:*, select **Yes**. [![Force SSL by default](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/cms-made-simple/cmsms-admin-content-defaults-ssl.png)](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/cms-made-simple/cmsms-admin-content-defaults-ssl.png)

## Force HTTPS for a Page

1. On a content page, click **Options**.
2. Check the box to **Use HTTPS for this page**. [![Force SSL by default](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/cms-made-simple/cms-made-simple-content-manager-options.png)](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/images/stories/cms-made-simple/cms-made-simple-content-manager-options.png)

To find more ways to enhance your website, check your [system information](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/view-system-information/). Learn more about CMS Made Simple and [web server security](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/security/server-security-best-practices/) and in our Support Center.