HTTPS Protocol

Opens a secure hypertext transfer session with the specified site address.

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.
For example, to purchase software from c|net's BUYDIRECT.COM , the software would need to be selected and personal information provided. At that time, the HTTPS protocol is used to transfer your private financial information.
This sample code will only access the BUYDIRECT.COM Web page. The HTTPS protocol would be used in the event of a purchase.
<A HREF="http://www.buydirect.com">
BUYDIRECT.COM
</A>