What is HTTPS and why it is used secure online store?

HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.

It is the special communication protocol for secure communication on internet.

It basically adds data security capability to this type of communication.

It is a protocol to transfer encrypted data over the Web. It allows secure ecommerce transactions, such as online banking.

If we are planning to run an e-commerce site, then we should be aware of HTTPS and SSL.

Most web customers are aware that they should look for HTTPS following lock symbol in the respective URL while making a transaction. Hence if our online store is not using HTTPS then we will lose customers.