Flask Request Object - check if the request was made from a secure protocol


The Flask request object can be used to check that a request was made using a secure protocol via request.is_secure:

  • HTTPS - HTTP Secure
  • WSS - WebSockets over SSL/TLS

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from flask import request, current_app


@journal_blueprint.route('/journal', methods=['GET'])
def get_journal():
    # Only support secure protocols (HTTPS or WSS)
    if request.is_secure:
        current_app.logger.info(f'Journal request using protocol: {request.scheme}')
        return '<p>Journal Entries</p>'