Glossary / HTTPS

HTTPS: what it means

The secure version of a web address, shown with a padlock. It keeps what visitors send private.

How it shows up when you build

Go live: Encrypted connections are standard. Hosts issue certificates automatically for the domains you connect.
Go-live checklist: The padlock. It encrypts traffic between visitor and site and is expected by browsers and search engines.

A tip

Choose a host that deploys from a git repository so every change is versioned.
Check the trademark and the name before you buy a domain.

Practise it

Build it with an AI tool and check the result in these exercises:

9. Go live (Publish to a free subdomain)
8. Go-live checklist (Pre-launch pass)
10. Get your own name (Connect a custom domain)

Related terms

A record, Cache, CDN, Checks, CNAME, Deployment, DNS, Domain