How do I leave the HTTP version of the site available?
For sites that have two versions (HTTP and HTTPS), the address available over HTTPS protocol can become the main address. This means that it can participate in the search results instead of the HTTP version. To leave the HTTP site version as the main address, use one of the following methods:
- Block the HTTPS version of the site from indexing using the Disallow directive in the
robots.txt
file. - Set redirects from HTTPS pages to the corresponding HTTP pages. Remember to make sure that both site versions are available to the robot.
Note
The HTTPS protocol is more secure. It significantly reduces the risk that personal data (usernames, passwords, bank card numbers and so on) could be intercepted, and also helps prevent content substitution, including ad replacement, when loading the site.