diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot_instructions.md b/.github/workflows/copilot_instructions.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a78dc2d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot_instructions.md
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# GitHub Copilot Instructions
+
+This repository is responsible for hosting the Culinary Command app.
+
+## .NET, C#, and Coding Standards
+
+### Version
+- Specifically target dotnet9.0 (`9.0.0`)
+
+### Naming Conventions
+Follow general naming conventions used in .NET/C#/Blazor
+- Classes, interfaces, enums, structs, DTOs, models, constants, methods, namespaces, properties: `PascalCase`
+- Local variables, method parameters: `camelCase`
+- Private fields: `_camelCase`
+
+
+
+### Documentation
+- Do NOT add docstrings to any code.
+- DO NOT add any inline comments to any code.
+- Code should be self-documenting through clear naming and structure.
+
+
+### Code Style
+- A singular code line should not surpass 100 characters.
+- Use 4 spaces for indentation
+- Use double quotes for indentation
+
+
+### Response Requirements
+- When asked to provide an example, structure the response in a clear, organized, and understandable way.
+- When referring to a file, list the exact location of where the file is located.
+
+
+### Testing
+
+
+### Dependencies
+
+
+### Requirements
+- Do NOT hardcode secrets, API keys, or credentials.
+- 
+  
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diff --git a/CulinaryCommandApp/Program.cs b/CulinaryCommandApp/Program.cs
index 0834f07..61d9efd 100644
--- a/CulinaryCommandApp/Program.cs
+++ b/CulinaryCommandApp/Program.cs
@@ -123,17 +123,14 @@ string MaskPwd(string s)
     app.UseExceptionHandler("/Error", createScopeForErrors: true);
     // The default HSTS value is 30 days. You may want to change this for production scenarios, see https://aka.ms/aspnetcore-hsts.
     app.UseHsts();
+    app.UseHttpsRedirection();
 }
 
 // Temporarily disable HTTPS redirect for development
-//app.UseHttpsRedirection();
 app.UseStaticFiles();
 app.UseAntiforgery();
 
 app.MapRazorComponents<App>()
     .AddInteractiveServerRenderMode();
 
-// Simple health endpoint for load balancers/CI checks
-app.MapGet("/health", () => "OK");
-
 app.Run();
diff --git a/CulinaryCommandApp/appsettings.json b/CulinaryCommandApp/appsettings.json
index db25040..5fd798a 100644
--- a/CulinaryCommandApp/appsettings.json
+++ b/CulinaryCommandApp/appsettings.json
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
   "ConnectionStrings": {
     "DefaultConnection": ""
   },
+  "https_port": 443,
   "Logging": {
     "LogLevel": {
       "Default": "Information",