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Protocol and its functions in URL

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2025 4:31 am
by munnaf642388
The protocol, found at the beginning of a URL, defines the method of exchanging information between a web browser and a server. Two commonly used protocols are HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) and its more secure version, HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure).

Unlike HTTP, the HTTPS protocol ensures the confidentiality of transmitted data by encrypting it . This is especially important when logging in to services, sharing personal information or making iraq whatsapp number data payments. Thanks to the information obtained from DNS, the browser knows which server it must connect to in order to display the content of the selected website. DNS functions like an online directory of subscribers , converting the "name" of a website into its corresponding "phone number" (IP address).

Security in HTTPS is implemented using the TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocol. Therefore, the prefix "HTTPS" visible at the beginning of the URL informs the user that the connection to the site is encrypted and protected.

A domain is a unique address that identifies a given website on the global network, allowing Internet users to find it without any problems. It is a key element of the URL, placed after the protocol (such as HTTPS) and preceding the path to a specific resource.