Can I replace HTTP with HTTPS permanently?

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The discussion revolves around the feasibility of permanently replacing HTTP with HTTPS in web browsers. It explores technical possibilities, security implications, and practical limitations of such an approach.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the possibility of embedding HTTPS in place of HTTP permanently in their browser.
  • Another participant argues that many websites do not support HTTPS, suggesting that attempting to enforce HTTPS would lead to errors or redirections to HTTP.
  • A different participant mentions that while it might be technically possible to implement a workaround in Firefox, it would not ensure all traffic is secured and would likely result in many sites failing to load.
  • Concerns are raised regarding the misconception that HTTPS universally enhances security, noting that it only applies to sites that have it enabled.
  • One participant provides a method for Firefox users to force specific sites to use HTTPS, but emphasizes that this will not work universally across all sites.
  • Another participant reiterates that forcing HTTPS on certain sites will not be effective, highlighting the limitations of this approach.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the practicality and effectiveness of replacing HTTP with HTTPS permanently. There is no consensus on a definitive solution, and multiple viewpoints on the implications and limitations of such an approach are presented.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the dependency on individual site support for HTTPS, potential errors when accessing non-HTTPS sites, and the inability to enforce HTTPS across all internet traffic.

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Is there any way I can replace/embed HTTPS in place of HTTP permanently in my browser?
 
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Peon666 said:
Is there any way I can replace/embed HTTPS in place of HTTP permanently in my browser?

As stated-- you could probably hack it together in Firefox, but why? If you did, most sites you visited wouldn't work, and it would only protect the browser you were using-- not force your computer to do ALL of its traffic via HTTPS. What are you trying to accomplish?

DaveE
 
I think you're thinking that the https makes you more secure, when in fact, it does only on pages that enable it. If you use it on pages that don't have it enabled, you'll just get a error or redirection to the http.
 
If you're using Firefox:
* Install NoScript: http://noscript.net/
* Click on the the icon and go to options
* Click the Advanced tab and HTTPS
* In the "Force the following sites to use secure (HTTPS) connections:" add in all of your favorite websites
* Click ok
 
Dunhausen said:
* In the "Force the following sites to use secure (HTTPS) connections:" add in all of your favorite websites

As explained earlier, it is not going to work on some sites.
 

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