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title: HTTPS
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**HTTPS** (**_HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure_**) is an encrypted version of the {{Glossary("HTTP")}} protocol. It uses {{Glossary("TLS")}} to encrypt all communication between a client and a server. This secure connection allows clients to safely exchange sensitive data with a server, such as when performing banking activities or online shopping.

## See also

- [HTTPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTPS) on Wikipedia
- [Moving to HTTPS community guide](https://movingtohttps.com/)
- [Secure Contexts](/en-US/docs/Web/Security/Defenses/Secure_Contexts)
- Related glossary terms:
  - {{glossary("HTTP")}}
  - {{glossary("TLS")}}
  - {{glossary("SSL")}}