HTTP stands for “Hypertext Transfer Protocol.” It is the fundamental protocol used for transferring and receiving information on the World Wide Web. HTTP defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and how web browsers and servers respond to different commands. When you enter a web address in your browser’s address bar and press Enter, your browser sends an HTTP request to the server, which then responds by sending back the requested web page through HTTP.
In a web address like “http://www.example.com,” the “http://” indicates that the website is using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol. However, with the increasing emphasis on security, many websites now use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), which encrypts the data exchanged between the browser and the server, providing a more secure communication channel.
