Title: WordFence vs HTTPS
Last modified: April 20, 2020

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# WordFence vs HTTPS

 *  Resolved [Type Historian](https://wordpress.org/support/users/type-historian/)
 * (@type-historian)
 * [6 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordfence-vs-https/)
 * Question from a clueless newbie:
 * Please explain the difference and/or interaction between WordFence Pro and the
   host-based HTTPS URL protection.
 * Do I need both?
 * Many thanks for your guidance, Anna

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 *  [WFGerroald](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wfgerald/)
 * (@wfgerald)
 * [6 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordfence-vs-https/#post-12747204)
 * Hey [@type-historian](https://wordpress.org/support/users/type-historian/),
 * I’d definitely suggest using both. Wordfence hardens your WordPress site, which
   is a PHP application. The HTTPS protocol encrypts the information that’s sent
   to and from your site, which is very important.
 * Please let us know if you have any other questions.
 * Thanks,
 * Gerroald

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