encryptedhttp

noun

UK /ɪnˈkrɪptɪd eɪtʃ tiː tiː piː/

US /ɪnˈkrɪptɪd eɪtʃ tiː tiː piː/

A way for computers to talk to each other safely so that no one else can read their secret messages.

When you buy a toy online, encryptedhttp keeps your payment details hidden from bad guys.

SYNONYMS

secure web protocol protected HTTP coded web traffic safe browsing connection

RELATED WORDS

HTTPS encryption web browser padlock icon internet security

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A web address that starts with https and shows a tiny lock to prove it is safe.

Check for encryptedhttp before you type your password on a website.

3. The scrambled form of web pages so only the right computer can unscramble them.

The school's website uses encryptedhttp so students' names stay private.

4. A rule set that lets websites and browsers share information in secret code.

Encryptedhttp is like a secret language that only your browser and the website understand.