https
abbreviationUK /ˌeɪtʃ tiː tiː piː ˈes/
US /ˌeɪtʃ tiː tiː piː ˈes/
A safe way for computers to talk to each other on the internet.
The website starts with https, so it is safe to use.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A prefix in a web address that shows the site uses encryption.
Look for https in the address bar before you type your password.
3. A set of rules that keeps information private when sent over the internet.
Banks use https to protect your account details.
4. The secure version of the HTTP protocol used by websites.
Many websites now use https by default.