Updating your HTTP Links to HTTPS: What You Need to Know

Jason Durocher · June 30

In our previous blog post, we covered why preparing for HTTPS is critical and how upcoming browser security changes may impact your fundraising experience.

This is the browser warning we want to help you avoid:

For more information, check out Google’s official statement.

Now, let’s focus on how to use the tools available in Blackbaud Luminate Online® so you can complete each step with confidence.

Get Started: What You Need to Do

Moving to HTTPS is a three-step process:

Identify links that are still using HTTP
Update those links efficiently across your site
Complete the transition with a final configuration step

Step 1: Find Your HTTP Links

Start by understanding where non-secure links exist across your site.

Link Manager helps you:

Scan your site for all links
Identify which links are still using HTTP
See where those links appear so you can prioritize updates

Link Manager gives you a clear, consolidated view of what needs attention.

Step 2: Update Links at Scale

Once you’ve identified your HTTP links, the next step is to make updates.

Bulk Update (available in Release 26.2) allows you to efficiently convert HTTP links to HTTPS across your Luminate Online environment.

For many organizations, this can mean hundreds or even thousands of links across pages, emails, and forms. Updating them one by one is time-consuming and difficult to scale.

With Bulk Update, you can:

Apply changes across multiple links at once
Replace HTTP links with HTTPS efficiently
Reduce manual effort and avoid missed updates

This capability is designed to help you take action at scale so you can move faster and with greater confidence.

Watch the demo:

https://blackbaud.wistia.com/medias/3e94nrrwv6?embedType=web_component&seo=false&videoWidth=960

Step 3: Complete the Transition

To complete your HTTPS transition, you’ll also need to:

Validate that your links are updated
Submit a support request to finalize your configuration

This final step ensures that your site is fully configured to serve all pages securely.

Your Action Plan

Use this checklist to get started:

Run a scan using Link Manager
Use Bulk Updater to “Find and Replace” HTTP links with HTTP links
Validate your updates
Submit a support request to complete the transition

Want a Walkthrough First?

If you’d prefer to see the process end to end, we recently hosted a webinar that includes a full walkthrough and demo.

Watch the Full HTTPS Webinar:
Avoid Browser Security Warnings and Get Your Fundraising Links HTTPS-Ready

Tips for Success

Start early by running your site scan
Focus first on high-traffic pages
Use Bulk Update to handle large volumes efficiently
Plan time to validate before completing the process

Helpful Resources

Take Action Today

You don’t need to tackle everything at once. Start with visibility and build momentum.

Begin by running a Link Manager scan to understand where HTTP links still exist.

From there, use Bulk Update to efficiently convert links at scale, then validate your updates and complete your setup with a quick support request.

Taking these steps now helps you stay ahead of evolving browser requirements and ensures your supporters always have a smooth, secure experience.