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HTTP

HTTP is the protocol used to transfer web pages and related resources between browsers and servers.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term: HTTP
Plain-English definition: HTTP is the protocol used to transfer web pages and related resources between browsers and servers.
Technical definition: HTTP is the protocol used to transfer web pages and related resources between browsers and servers.
Commonly confused with: Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms: HTTPS, TLS, Redirect

Definition

HTTP is the protocol used to transfer web pages and related resources between browsers and servers.

Why it matters

Plain HTTP is not encrypted, so modern websites usually use HTTPS instead.

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