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How to use https_local_ssl_verify filter in WordPress

Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Sandeep Kumar Mishra
June 19, 2023
5 minutes read

Ever wondered how to tweak SSL verification for local HTTP requests in WordPress? Well, the https_local_ssl_verify filter is here to help. Now, don’t worry if this sounds a bit technical; it’s all about making sure your site communicates securely when making local requests. As an Indian developer, I often find myself diving into such hooks to customize and optimize WordPress sites. Let’s explore how we can use this filter with some live examples.

Example 1: Modify SSL Verification

This example demonstrates how to modify the default behavior of SSL verification for local requests. By adjusting the $ssl_verify parameter, you can control whether the SSL should be verified.

    function weplugins_modify_https_local_ssl_verify_defaults($ssl_verify, $url) {
        // Customize SSL verification logic here
        return $ssl_verify;
    }
    add_filter("https_local_ssl_verify", "weplugins_modify_https_local_ssl_verify_defaults", 10, 2);
    

Example 2: Remove the SSL Verification Hook

If you need to remove the SSL verification filter for any reason, you can use the remove_filter function as shown in this example.

    remove_filter("https_local_ssl_verify", "weplugins_modify_https_local_ssl_verify_defaults", 10, 2);
    

Example 3: Conditional SSL Verification

Want to verify SSL based on specific URLs? You can conditionally modify $ssl_verify based on the $url parameter in this example.

    function weplugins_conditional_ssl_verify($ssl_verify, $url) {
        if (strpos($url, 'example.com') !== false) {
            $ssl_verify = false;
        }
        return $ssl_verify;
    }
    add_filter("https_local_ssl_verify", "weplugins_conditional_ssl_verify", 10, 2);
    

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Sandeep Kumar Mishra

Sandeep Kumar Mishra

Sandeep Kumar Mishra writes about WordPress and Artificial Intelligence, offering tips and guides to help you master your website and stay updated with the latest tech trends.

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