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MNHQ here - we're moving to HTTPs tomorrow morning

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KatherineMumsnet · 25/01/2017 16:14

Hi everyone,

Tomorrow morning, Mumsnet will be moving from HTTP to HTTPS across the entire site. For those who are interested, HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol over which data is sent between your browser and the website that you are connected to. The 'S' at the end of HTTPS stands for 'secure' - it means that all communications between your browser and the website are completely encrypted.

When the move happens the site may be down for a short time, but this is absolutely nothing to worry about; no-one's individual security will be affected in any way. Once we're back up, you shouldn't notice anything different at all, but if you do experience any issues with the site we'd really appreciate it if you could feedback on this thread.

Thanks for your help. Flowers

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FruSkogKattOla · 25/01/2017 16:34

Thank you for the 'heads up', Katherine.

Good luck to the Tech team and hope that it all works seamlessly.

FruSkogKattOla · 25/01/2017 16:37

Oh - and PS - MNHQ, it might be a good idea to 'sticky' this thread here in Site Stuff and probably in Chat and AIBU too. Otherwise there'll be loads of complaining threads if the changeover takes longer than expected Grin

cozietoesie · 25/01/2017 18:23

Thanks for the 'heads up', Katherine. (And I second what Fru said - sticky for a short time, anyway.)

FruSkogKattOla · 25/01/2017 20:37

Trying to keep this bumped Grin

ShamTech · 26/01/2017 06:53

Hi everyone. We've made the move to https, but will be working on resolving outstanding issues over the next few days. We are aware that you won't see the full green padlock icon on all pages yet because some elements of the page will still be http, but we are working on fixing those as a matter of priority. Thanks for your patience and feedback.

HelpMeHelpDS · 26/01/2017 07:35

I can't use the app this morning, despite restarting my iPhone 7, iOS 10.2.1.
Has this anything to do with anything?

WhatchaMaCalllit · 26/01/2017 07:55

Very smooth transition there MN techies. Nice one!

HelpMeHelpDS · 26/01/2017 08:00

Ah the app suddenly sprung back into life now!

MrsHathaway · 26/01/2017 08:05

Just quietly working with a green padlock this morning.

Brew for Tech's nerves.

MopedManiac · 26/01/2017 08:15

Ah maybe this explains why now I don't get the mobile version on my phone but the full website which unfortunately is hideous to read on a small screen definitely not blind as a bat
Hope it's fixed up soon Smile

Foldedtshirt · 26/01/2017 08:19

Moped I've just checked- I can switch between mobile and desktop sites by clicking on the mobile site/ desktop site at the bottom of the page. 👇

PickAChew · 26/01/2017 09:26

All fine and dandy, here

MNHQ here - we're moving to HTTPs tomorrow morning
ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 26/01/2017 09:56
BathshebaDarkstone · 26/01/2017 10:02

Thanks for the heads up. What will I do when it's down? ShockGrin

BathshebaDarkstone · 26/01/2017 10:04

I can see the green padlock! Yay! Grin

PortiaCastis · 26/01/2017 10:08

Green padlock and everything is faster, no probs to report.
Using chrome on android tablet.

MycatsaPirate · 26/01/2017 12:23

All secure here, thanks MNHQ

AND it seems you have fed your hamsters because site is infinitely quicker than it has been of late.

cozietoesie · 26/01/2017 12:50

I'm afraid I didn't even notice the change! Grin

Well done, Tech.

LineysRun · 26/01/2017 12:55

It's all fine here, at the moment. Thanks.

OhYouBadBadKitten · 26/01/2017 13:55

well done.

FruSkogKattOla · 26/01/2017 14:08

Bathsheba, this thread was started yesterday afternoon - hopefully the lovely Techs are nearly 'done & dusted' by now Grin

PinkPancakes · 26/01/2017 14:40

Great thanks much quicker now.

KanyeWesticle · 26/01/2017 14:58

Hooray! Good move! Thanks, tech!

ohfourfoxache · 26/01/2017 15:24

Brilliant move- nice one Tech!

whyohwhy000 · 26/01/2017 17:16

Is this why MN is finally NOT slow?