HTTPS
HTTP Secure
Application Layer — Web
Protocol Overview
Full Name
HTTP Secure
Abbreviation
HTTPS
OSI Layer
Application Layer
Category
Web
Default Port
443
RFC
RFC 2818
About HTTPS
HTTP encrypted with TLS. Provides authentication, data integrity, and confidentiality for web traffic. Standard for all modern websites.
Application Layer
Web
Port 443
Standards Reference
HTTPS is defined in RFC 2818, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.