Http
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Https
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http stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol
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https stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
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The url starts with http://
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The url starts with https://
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Http communicates to port 80.
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Https communicate to port 443.
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Used for Normal information exchange between the client
browser and web server.
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Encrypts the information before sending from the client
browser to web server.
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Information related websites uses this protocol.
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Emails, Online shopping websites, Banking websites, payment
gateway, and social networking sites uses https protocol.
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SSL certificate not required
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SSL certificate essential in case of online shopping
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