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- What does the https with a lock icon mean?
- Why would the browser add the padlock and https?
- What does it mean if a URL starts with https with a little green padlock to the left of it?
- Do secure websites have a small padlock in the address bar?
What does the https with a lock icon mean?
The lock symbol and related URL containing “https” simply mean that the connection between your web browser and the website server is encrypted, which is important.
Why would the browser add the padlock and https?
The lock symbol and related URL containing 'https' simply mean that the connection between your web browser and the website server is encrypted.
What does it mean if a URL starts with https with a little green padlock to the left of it?
The green padlock simply means that traffic to and from the website is encrypted. A certificate, provided by a certificate provider (Certificate Authority or CA), is used to set up this encryption.
Do secure websites have a small padlock in the address bar?
When you go to a site that has a padlock icon next to the site name, it means the site is secured with a digital certificate. This means that any information sent between your browser and the website is sent securely, and can't be intercepted and read by someone else while the information is in transit.
