Technical SEO
HTTPS
A secure version of HTTP that encrypts data between a browser and server using SSL/TLS.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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Technical SEOHTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts data between a browser and server using SSL/TLS certificates. Google has used HTTPS as a ranking signal since 2014. Sites without HTTPS are marked as "not secure" in Chrome, which harms user trust.
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