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HTTP Strict Transport Security

HSTS tells supporting browsers to use HTTPS for a host within the policy’s lifetime. Changes need to account for the site and its subdomains.

Related public checks

The following checks provide related public observations. Their presence does not mean this entire topic has been tested or that the application is secure.

HSTS missing or too short

Checks the Strict-Transport-Security header (at least 180 days).

Recommended next step if found

Send Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains on HTTPS responses.

Keep the scope.

A blocked or unfinished check remains unverified. Review technical recommendations with the person operating the website and test changes before applying them to a live service.

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