diff --git a/devfile.yaml b/devfile.yaml
index 8b517d71e..706f37eaf 100644
--- a/devfile.yaml
+++ b/devfile.yaml
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ components:
         - name: http-8081
           targetPort: 8081
           path: /
+          secure: true
 commands:
   - id: build-image
     apply: