how do I configure AEM to use HTTP instead of HTTP when creating links?

might be best with examples.

1. in my RTE component, I created a link to "/content/mysite/en".

2. using the built-in image component, I configured to link to "/content/mysite/en".

in both examples, the rendered page uses HTTP. I want it to use HTTPS. I'm trying to avoid writing a custom Java code if there's a built-in solution already available.

some info:

• prod environment is hosted by AMS (adobe managed services).
• AMS configured SSL on all environment including the public site (www.my-company-name.com).
• My testing is done by viewing published pages on www.my-company-name.com.

Thank you.

PS. I had a look at sling mappings (which I'm done in the past but had to revisit) and I'm unsure if it can do what I want.