diff --git a/Config.in b/Config.in
index d402c93697..0799cb7e56 100644
--- a/Config.in
+++ b/Config.in
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ config BR2_BACKUP_SITE
 
 config BR2_KERNEL_MIRROR
 	string "Kernel.org mirror"
-	default "http://www.kernel.org/pub"
+	default "https://www.kernel.org/pub"
 	help
 	  kernel.org is mirrored on a number of servers around the world.
 	  The following allows you to select your preferred mirror.