HTTPS

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HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is an encrypted version of the {{Glossary("HTTP")}}  protocol. It uses {{Glossary("TLS")}}  to encrypt all communication between a client and a server. This secure connection allows clients to safely exchange sensitive data with a server, such as when performing banking activities or online shopping.

See also

• HTTPS on Wikipedia
• Moving to HTTPS community guide
• Secure Contexts
• Related glossary terms:
  • {{glossary("HTTP")}} 
  • {{glossary("TLS")}} 
  • {{glossary("SSL")}}