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HTTP is the protocol used to transfer a websites data from one computer (the web server) to another (your web browser) over the Internet.

HTTPS is a secure or encrypted version of this protocol; Where the transfer of website data from one computer (the web server) to another (your web browser) over the Internet, is secure or encrypted and private. In order for a website’s data to be available via HTTPS, something called an “SSL certificate” which is provided by a 3rd party company called a Certificate Authority, needs to be purchased and installed on your web server. This certificate is used as a form of ID, for you to check and prove the website you are visiting is the real website you were expecting to visit, and not a fake one set up by hackers.

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If you would like more information on having the optional interim solution full site HTTPS put in place on your current website, please log a service request in the Straightsell Help Centre and we will be in touch.