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title: "Why is use of UseHttpsRedirection() in .NET Core applications?"  
description: "Why is use of UseHttpsRedirection() in .NET Core applications?"  
author: "Manish Sharma"  
published: 2026-07-16  
updated: 2026-07-16  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/116971/why-is-use-of-usehttpsredirection-in-dot-net-core-applications  
category: "asp.net"  
tags: ["asp.net", ".net programming"]  
reading_time: 3 minutes  

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# Why is use of UseHttpsRedirection() in .NET Core applications?

## Why is use of UseHttpsRedirection() in .NET Core applications?

## Answers

### Answer by Anubhav Sharma

> `UseHttpsRedirection()` **automatically redirects users from an insecure HTTP connection to a secure HTTPS connection.**

### Real-life analogy

Imagine a shopping mall has two entrances:

- **Front door with security** = HTTPS
- **Back door without security** = HTTP

If someone enters through the back door, a security guard immediately says:

> ## "Please use the secure front entrance instead."

The visitor is redirected to the secure entrance.

`UseHttpsRedirection()` works exactly like that security guard.

## Without `UseHttpsRedirection()`

A user enters:

```plaintext
http://example.com
```

- The website stays on **HTTP**, which means the data being sent is **not encrypted**.
- This makes it easier for attackers to intercept sensitive information.

## With `UseHttpsRedirection()`

A user enters:

```plaintext
http://example.com
```

The application automatically redirects them to:

```plaintext
https://example.com
```

Now all communication between the browser and the server is **encrypted and secure**.

## Simple Example

```plaintext
// Redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS
app.UseHttpsRedirection();
```

### What happens?

- A user visits your website using **HTTP**.
- `UseHttpsRedirection()` detects the insecure request.
- The application sends a redirect response.
- The browser automatically opens the **HTTPS** version of the website.
- The user continues browsing securely.

## Why is `UseHttpsRedirection()` Important?

- Protects sensitive information like passwords and credit card details.
- Encrypts communication between the browser and the server.
- Ensures users always access the secure version of your website.
- Helps meet modern security standards and browser requirements.

## `UseHttpsRedirection()` vs `UseHsts()`

| `UseHttpsRedirection()` | [`UseHsts()`](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/116970/why-is-use-of-usehsts-in-dot-net-core-applications) |
| --- | --- |
| Redirects an HTTP request to HTTPS. | Tells the browser to always use HTTPS in future visits. |
| Works on every HTTP request. | Works after the browser has received the HSTS header once. |
| Handles the current request. | Affects future requests from the same browser. |

## Think of it this way:

- `UseHttpsRedirection()` = "If someone comes through the wrong (HTTP) door, send them to the secure (HTTPS) door."
- `UseHsts()` = "Tell them to always use the secure (HTTPS) door from now on."

## In One Sentence

> `UseHttpsRedirection()` automatically redirects users from an insecure HTTP connection to a secure HTTPS connection, ensuring all communication is encrypted.

## Key Points

- Redirects all HTTP requests to HTTPS.
- Helps protect user data by using encrypted connections.
- Improves website security.
- Commonly used in all ASP.NET Core applications.
- Often used together with `UseHsts()` in production.


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