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HTTP Security Headers Checker

Paste a site's HTTP response headers to grade its browser-side protections: HSTS, Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, clickjacking protection, Referrer-Policy, cookie flags and version disclosure.

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Security headers checker

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How to use it

  1. Run curl -sI https://yoursite.com and copy the output.
  2. Paste it into the box.
  3. Fix the missing headers to raise your grade.

Frequently asked questions

Which header matters most?

Content-Security-Policy is the main defence against XSS; HSTS enforces HTTPS.

Do I need X-Frame-Options?

Use CSP frame-ancestors, or X-Frame-Options for older browsers, to stop clickjacking.

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