Enabling HTTPS support on Tumblr blogs

Question

I am trying to work out if there is a way to link to a Tumblr blog over HTTPS/SSL.

When I link to my blog with HTTPS I can't access it, but it works under HTTP.

I came across this post on TechCrunch from Feb 2014, which suggests that there is a config setting to turn it on, but it would appear this no longer exists.

According to Tumblr, the feature has been in testing for “weeks” now, and today is available in Tumblr’s settings. To enable it, users have to go to their Tumblr dashboard’s Account Settings, then toggle the switch, so to speak.

Serving

The switch they're talking about was for the dashboard only. It used to be optional, whereas now it's default. – Kayo

@Kayo Thanks for confirming. I have received a reply from Tumblr support. See my "answer" below. – Serving

Answer 1

My reply from Tumblr support:

Hello,

Sorry, but what you’ve asked about isn’t supported at this time. We’ll share your desire for this feature with the rest of our team. Thanks Doug

Tumblr.com Support.

Serving

Answer 2

SSL on blogs is now available! This post from Tumblr support has the deets.

Basically, you can go into settings -> your blog and there should be an option to turn it on:

Lunt