diff --git a/roles/jira_config/templates/server.xml.j2 b/roles/jira_config/templates/server.xml.j2
index 2a765ee..b8e7d8b 100644
--- a/roles/jira_config/templates/server.xml.j2
+++ b/roles/jira_config/templates/server.xml.j2
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 
     {% if atl_apptunnel_port is defined and atl_apptunnel_port != '' %}
     <Connector port="{{ atl_apptunnel_port }}"
+               secure="true"
                connectionTimeout="20000"
                maxThreads="200"
                minSpareThreads="10"