HTTP & HTTPS
Posted on: 21 Apr, 2025
The Differences between HTTP and HTTPS
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
- Not secure: Data is sent in plain text.
- Vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks—someone can intercept and read the data.
- Used for general web browsing when security isn’t a concern.
- URL starts with http://
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
- Secure version of HTTP.
- SSL/TLS encryption protects data between your browser and the server.
- Prevents hackers from eavesdropping or tampering with data.
- URL starts with https://.
Visual Summary:
|
Feature |
HTTP |
HTTPS |
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🔒 Security |
❌ Not secure |
✅ Encrypted & secure |
|
📬 Visibility |
Anyone can read |
Only sender & receiver can read |
|
🌐 URL Prefix |
|
|
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🔐 SSL/TLS |
❌ Not used |
✅ Used |
|
🔎 SEO Boost |
❌ No |
✅ Yes (Google prefers HTTPS) |
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