What does this setting do in IIS - Ssl Settings - Require SSL ?

Question

I would like to understand the effect of this setting in IIS 

What happens when this check box named "Require SSL" is checked?

Does this enable https: protocol on a http site? such that the website can be browsed with https: in the URL?

Does this allow only https: urls? and does not allow http: urls on a web application?

I can't possibly find any information surrounding this checkbox if checked!

Answer 1

it requires ssl (https) on any connection to the site. it does not force redirect. yes, http:// will not not be allowed.

Answer 2

@THIRUNARAYANAN SOWRIRAJAN

Select Require SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) to enable a 40–bit data encryption method that you can use to help secure transmissions between your server and clients. This option setting works in both intranet and internet environments.

More information you can refer to this link: SSL Settings.

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