What the WordPress address setting means and how to check HTTPS without creating redirect loops.
Why this check matters
The WordPress address is where the core files and admin application are considered to live. An HTTPS address protects logins and prevents mixed assumptions about how the site is reached.
How to review it
- Confirm the certificate covers the hostname you use for WordPress.
- Set the WordPress address to the canonical HTTPS URL.
- Clear caches and test the login, admin assets and media URLs.
- Search for mixed-content warnings on important pages.
Keep the change safe
Make a backup and confirm your host redirects HTTP to HTTPS before changing both address settings. If the certificate is not ready, fix that first.
How WPVitals uses this signal
WPVitals checks this setting locally and reports the result in the WordPress dashboard. The check is a maintenance signal, so review the site context before changing a setting and test the visitor experience afterwards.