HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Application Layer — Web
Protocol Overview
Full Name
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Abbreviation
HTTP
OSI Layer
Application Layer
Category
Web
Default Port
80
RFC
RFC 9110
About HTTP
Foundation of data communication on the web. Defines request/response methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) for transferring hypertext documents.
Application Layer
Web
Port 80
Standards Reference
HTTP is defined in RFC 9110, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.