Backend basics · Question 4 of 12

What is the difference between a connection via https and via http?

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Answer

  • A With https the connection is encrypted, with http it is not

Explanation

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts the communication between browser and server via TLS. With http, third parties can read data such as passwords. The backend should therefore always be accessed via https.

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