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How Do I Turn Off SSL Access To WooCommerce Dashboard?

I need to get into a test server that that has woocommerce on it. Originally it had an ssl cert but now it doesn't. I keep getting this error in Firefox 61.

https://gyazo.com/3b19eaf25cdab4273cfe1432217cce3a

I have tried this in other browsers too and get a similar result. I have access to the db and I have removed the https from the site url and the home link. I have deleted the cookies corresponding to the url I am using to access the dashboard.

Searching wp_options for ssl I get these rows - https://gyazo.com/7abe7622428cf1c648f5bab0a4d4773f

I did use Really Simple SSL as a plugin but don't know how to turn if off with access to the dashboard.

I just need to get into the dashboard and check some settings. Can anyone help me get into my dashboard?

ITguy565

According to WooCommerce, you must enable SSL for your Checkout, Pay,and My account but can disable it for everything else.

Please review the following pages :

https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/ssl-and-https/

WooCommerce Force SSL setting
Before using this setting, note that we highly recommend running your entire website/store with https, not just the checkout page.
If you choose not to take our advice, you can enable SSL only on your checkout page. The Force SSL setting in WooCommerce (at WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout > Checkout Options in WooCommerce 3.3 and below, or WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced in WooCommerce 3.4+) ensures that certain pages are only shown over https when enabled. These pages are:
Checkout
Checkout > Pay (endpoint)
My Account

ITguy565

I would HIGHLY recommend that you keep SSL enabled on your site, unless there is a specific reason that you MUST disable it.. If I visit an Ecommerce site that is not showing https:// in the header with a valid certificate, I just exit the page immediately and don't even look at the content.. Just food for thought.

sharingsunshine

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thanks for getting back to me. However, those options don't help. This isn't an active site it is only for test. Therefore, there is no domain name assigned to it.

I just need to know how to override it putting in an https when I enter the ip of the site. This would allow me to get in and find the settings I need and then turn the server off when it's not in use.

Thanks,

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sharingsunshine

ASKER

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

Jason Carson

You're welcome!