diff --git a/sea.js b/sea.js
index c25ab5d7..2bcb0a26 100644
--- a/sea.js
+++ b/sea.js
@@ -35,7 +35,9 @@
     try{ if(SEA.window){
       if(location.protocol.indexOf('s') < 0
       && location.host.indexOf('localhost') < 0
+      && ! /^127\.\d+\.\d+\.\d+$/.test(location.hostname)
       && location.protocol.indexOf('file:') < 0){
+        console.warn('WebCrypto used by GUN SEA implementation does not work without HTTPS. Will automatically redirect.')
         location.protocol = 'https:'; // WebCrypto does NOT work without HTTPS!
       }
     } }catch(e){}