Configuring SSL in WordPress
After activating Let's Encrypt or configuring CloudFlare for SSL access it is important to configure your WordPress site accordingly to avoid problems.
In this example we will be using the plugin Really Simple SSL.
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Access the plugins option
Inside wp-admin go to Plugins > Add New.
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Searching for the plugin
On the search field, look for Really simple SSL and hit Install Now.
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Activating
Click on Activate.
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Activating SSL
Now click on Go ahead, activate SSL!.
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Done!
If you find any troubles after the activation of the plugin, please check if the certificate is correctly installed and use Ctrl + F5 to force access with no cache to the website, or use a private tab.