TLS (Transport Layer Security, successor to SSL) encrypts communication between your browser and the server. HTTPS = HTTP + TLS. When you see the padlock icon, TLS is active. It prevents: eavesdropping (reading your data), tampering (modifying data in transit), and impersonation (fake websites). Free certificates: Let's Encrypt. Cloudflare Pages includes TLS automatically.
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SSL/TLS Explained
SSL/TLS encrypts data between browser and server.
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