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Syntax
https://sDomain
Possible Values
sDomain Required. Specifies the fully qualified domain name or IP address to the site.
Remarks
The secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) is a communications protocol designed to transfer encrypted information between computers over the World Wide Web. HTTPS is HTTP using a Secure Socket Layer (SSL). A secure socket layer is an encryption protocol invoked on a Web server that uses HTTPS.The successful use of the HTTPS protocol requires a secure server to handle the request.
Available as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 3.0 or later.
Example
Most implementations of the HTTPS protocol involve online purchasing or the exchange of private information. Accessing a secure server oftentimes requires some sort of registration, login, or purchase.
This sample code demonstrates the implementation of the HTTPS protocol to access a secure site.
<A HREF="https://example.microsoft.com"> HTTPS Example Link </A>
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