AI & the web
HTTPS
HTTP carried over an encrypted connection using TLS.
In everyday use
A checkout address starts with https:// so information is encrypted in transit.
What to keep in mind
HTTPS protects the connection. It does not prove that a seller or the information on a page is trustworthy.
Also searched as: HTTP Secure
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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