If you are using Firefox (which popularized this feature) or any modern browser with strict security settings, you’ve likely hit this wall. In this post, we’ll break down why this happens, where the request is actually going, and three concrete ways to fix it without turning off security entirely.
Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload If you are using Firefox (which popularized this
HTTPS-Only mode is a security feature implemented in modern web browsers to ensure that all communication between your browser and a website is encrypted. When a website is loaded over HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), it means that all data exchanged between your browser and the website is encrypted, making it difficult for hackers to intercept or manipulate. When a website is loaded over HTTPS (Hypertext
There are browser extensions available that can help you bypass HTTPS-Only mode or automatically update HTTP links to HTTPS. However, be cautious when using these extensions, as they may compromise your security. // Option A: Protocol-relative (Uses whatever the parent
// Option A: Protocol-relative (Uses whatever the parent page uses) fetch('//mybackend.com/api/data');
If the browser is trying to access your http:// resource because your server is misconfigured, you can train the browser to never use HTTP again via .