What’s HTTP?

HTTP is a network communication language used on the World Wide Web to exchange data. HTTPS encrypts communication streams for secure connections. HTTP operates on the client-server model and is part of a layered network protocol suite. The Hypertext Transfer Protocol has evolved over time, changing versions since its original form. HTTPS is virtually identical […]

Must I include HTTP and WWW in my browser’s address field?

Web browsers don’t need “http://” and the use of “www.” depends on the DNS record. DNS maps website names to IP addresses, allowing communication between computers. Some DNS records include an alias for the “www.” prefix. DNS records can be modified to capture all traffic. Current versions of popular web browsers do not require http:// […]

HTTP vs. HTTPS: What’s the difference?

HTTP is a protocol for transmitting information on the internet, commonly used to access HTML pages. HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP that encrypts data exchanged between the client and server. HTTPS uses TLS or SSL encryption and requires a public key certificate for hosting. It is important to be cautious when using HTTPS […]

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