http vs https: how its works

what is HTTP?

  http is HyperText Transfer Protocol, its set up same rules how any information can be transmited on the www(world wide web). http provides standard rules for web browsers & servers to communicat. it use port 80 for data communication.

what is HTTPS?

HTTPS is HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure. so https is secure version of http. it use port 443  for data communication.it is a combination of SSL and HTTP.  HTTPS alows secure connection between the server and browers. its offer bi-directional security of data.

only HTTPS requried to certified with SSL(secure sockets layer). 

**if any site certified with SSL and you type HTTP the that site automatically take you HTTPS.

How its works?

Through this below image you understand  how HTTP and HTTPS WORKS:

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