diff --git a/Config.in b/Config.in
index d7a8dc6848..247a9e8ef1 100644
--- a/Config.in
+++ b/Config.in
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ config BR2_KERNEL_MIRROR
 
 config BR2_GNU_MIRROR
 	string "GNU Software mirror"
-	default "http://ftpmirror.gnu.org"
+	default "https://ftpmirror.gnu.org"
 	help
 	  GNU has multiple software mirrors scattered around the
 	  world. The following allows you to select your preferred