What is HTTPS?
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is the encrypted version of HTTP. It uses TLS to secure the connection between a browser and server, protecting data from eavesdropping and tampering. HTTPS is now essential for all websites and is a Google ranking factor.
How Does HTTPS Work?
HTTPS encrypts all data exchanged between the browser and server, including URLs, form data, cookies, and page content. This prevents attackers on the same network from reading or modifying the traffic (man-in-the-middle attacks). Browsers display a padlock icon for HTTPS sites and warn users about non-HTTPS pages.
Every website should use HTTPS. Beyond security, it is required for modern web features like service workers, geolocation, and HTTP/2. Google confirmed HTTPS as a ranking signal in 2014. With free certificates from Let's Encrypt and platforms like Linkyhost providing automatic HTTPS, there is no reason to serve content over plain HTTP.
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