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Today, the editor to share with you is a summary of the problems about the HTTPS website, many people do not know much, today the editor in order to let you know more about the HTTPS website, so give you a summary of the following content, let's look down together. I'm sure you'll get something.

Q: what is the concept of https?

A: stands for Hypertext transfer Protocol secure. It is an extension of HTTP, a communication protocol that controls most transactions between Web browsers and servers. The Security component of HTTPS attaches an authenticity certificate to the previous protocol and encrypts the data exchanged between the two parties. HTTPS can be called almost interchangeable SSL and TLS.

Q: what does HTTPS do that HTTP doesn't do?

A: from the user's point of view, http ensures that your online interlocutors are who it says they are. Ensure that there is no data loss during transmission. Make it almost impossible for anyone to intercept or listen in your communication. This is the most direct explanation for why HTTPS sites are more secure than HTTP sites.

Q: what is an HTTPS security certificate?

A: also known as HTTPS certificate or security certificate. Https security certificate = SSL+ domain name + digital certificate (what is a digital certificate). A digital certificate issued to a domain name to build a short SSL encrypted channel between the client and the server.

Q: does HTTPS apply to all content?

A: yes. HTTPS can be set on any server. HTTPS has existed since Netscape invented it in 1994, and it has been established in every Web browser since 2000 before it was standardized.

Q: will HTTPS affect the users of my website?

Once the protocol is in place and communication is established, the user's browser displays an indicator indicating that the server has been authenticated and that the exchange is secure. In most cases, the indicator takes the form of a padlock-like icon in the browser's URL bar. Otherwise, from the user's point of view, there are no obvious or functional side effects of using HTTPS.

Q: does my website absolutely need HTTPS?

I don't need it. Unless your site: interacts with users through forms to collect personal information, provides confidential information, and needs to establish a trust relationship with users, that is, while this is not strictly necessary, there is no reason for anyone to be tolerant of security and skip HTTPS.

Q: can I install HTTPS myself?

Assuming that you have access to the server configuration and have sufficient knowledge of the technical aspects of Web server technology, the answer is yes. Many popular hosting services have recently begun to offer an one-click solution to convert your site to HTTPS.

Q: how much does it cost to upgrade to HTTPS?

The situation is different. There is no cost to upgrade to HTTPS itself. However, to install the security layer, you need to provide a certificate of digital authenticity. Such certificates are usually issued by third parties and need to be paid on a regular (annual) basis. However, the latest advances in technology allow administrators to install generated certificates without having to go through a third party-- making them virtually free. Although the cost is low, the process of moving to HTTPS requires relatively complex server configuration, which can be time-consuming. Last but not least, the upgraded site needs to ensure that every resource displayed is secure. In most cases, this means that some markup code needs to be adjusted.

What are the disadvantages of HTTPS?

Basically flawless. There are few https-related problems: the server-side computing power increases, mainly because the data is now encrypted / decrypted at every stage. Some older browsers refuse to cache files and resources transferred through the security layer, making it impossible for them to download. In the vast majority of cases, these issues are not important or worthy of attention.

The above is a brief introduction to the HTTPS website, of course, the detailed use of the above differences have to be used by everyone to understand. If you want to know more, welcome to follow the industry information channel.

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