Quick summary
- Term
- TLS
- Plain-English definition
- TLS is the encryption protocol used by HTTPS and many secure internet services.
- Technical definition
- TLS is the encryption protocol used by HTTPS and many secure internet services.
- Commonly confused with
- Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
- Related terms
- SSL Certificate, HTTPS, HSTS
Definition
TLS is the encryption protocol used by HTTPS and many secure internet services.
Why it matters
TLS protects data in transit between users and services.