Django SSL Configuration

You've made a good start with your SSL configuration, but there are a few additional settings you should consider to ensure your Django application is fully secured with HTTPS:

Additional Recommended Settings

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# Redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS (if not already handled by your web server)
SECURE_SSL_REDIRECT = True

# Include subdomains in HSTS directive
SECURE_HSTS_INCLUDE_SUBDOMAINS = True

# Allow browser preloading of HSTS configuration
SECURE_HSTS_PRELOAD = True

Since you mentioned your web server already handles HTTP to HTTPS redirection, the SECURE_SSL_REDIRECT setting might be redundant, but it's a good fallback in case your server configuration changes.

Proxy Configuration (If Applicable)

If your Django application is behind a reverse proxy or load balancer that terminates SSL:

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# Only set this if you're behind a proxy that sets this header
SECURE_PROXY_SSL_HEADER = ('HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO', 'https')

Be very careful with this setting - only use it if you're certain your proxy is properly configured, as incorrect implementation can lead to CSRF vulnerabilities.

Secure Cookies

You've already set the two most important cookie security settings:

• SESSION_COOKIE_SECURE = True
• CSRF_COOKIE_SECURE = True

These ensure cookies are only sent over HTTPS connections.

With these additional settings, your Django application should have a robust SSL configuration that enforces secure connections and protects user data during transmission.