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What is HTTPS? | UpGuard

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a secured version of HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol). HTTP is a protocol used to transfer data across the Web via a client-server (web browser-web server) model.

An SSL certificate is a small data file that protects the transfer of sensitive data between the web browser and the web server.

HTTPS is now the preferred protocol for all activity on the Web, as it is the safest way for users to protect sensitive information.

The easiest way to identify if a website uses HTTP or HTTPS is to check the browser's address bar.