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HTTP/HTTPS

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Also called Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

What is HTTP/HTTPS?

The foundational communication protocol used to transmit data securely across the internet between a web browser and a server.

HTTP establishes the rules for how messages are formatted and transmitted across the web. The "S" in HTTPS stands for "Secure," meaning the data is heavily encrypted using TLS/SSL before transmission. This prevents attackers from intercepting or reading sensitive information (like passwords) as data travels across global networks.

How it relates to Orbit

Orbit’s desktop app talks to its sidecar over localhost HTTP; the mobile PWA reaches the server through a secure tunnel. See Architecture Overview for details.

When you would use it

You rely on HTTPS protocols whenever your application communicates over the internet, ensuring all data in transit remains encrypted and secure.

Common operations

  • Loading a secure webpage in a browser.
  • Transmitting encrypted JSON payloads from a frontend app to an API.

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