HTTPS (HTTP Secure) is the standard HTTP protocol running inside an encrypted TLS connection. The browser verifies the server's certificate, then encrypts everything sent in both directions.
Why it matters
HTTPS protects passwords, forms and personal data on the network, prevents content injection by intermediaries and is expected by browsers, which flag plain HTTP pages as not secure. It requires a valid certificate that matches the domain and has not expired.
Free certificates from automated authorities have made HTTPS affordable for every site, so the main cost today is keeping renewals reliable.
Example
https://example.com shows a padlock when the certificate is valid. If the certificate expires, browsers show a full-page warning and most visitors leave, even though the server itself is still running.
Common mistakes
- Letting the certificate expire because renewal was never automated.
- Loading images or scripts over
http://on an HTTPS page, causing mixed content warnings. - Believing the padlock proves a site is trustworthy; it only proves the connection is encrypted.
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