diff --git a/gnu/packages/messaging.scm b/gnu/packages/messaging.scm
index d2b61b9ec5..d50732dfc4 100644
--- a/gnu/packages/messaging.scm
+++ b/gnu/packages/messaging.scm
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ (define-public hexchat
 current conversation and the list of users.  It uses colors to differentiate
 between users and to highlight messages.  It checks spelling using available
 dictionaries.  HexChat can be extended with multiple addons.")
-    (home-page "http://hexchat.net/")
+    (home-page "https://hexchat.net/")
     (license license:gpl2+)))
 
 (define-public ngircd