Overview[1]#

HTTP CONNECT is a HTTP Method which converts the request connection to a transparent TCP/IP tunnel, usually to facilitate SSL-encrypted communication (HTTPS) through an unencrypted HTTP proxy.

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• HTTP Method
• RFC 2817
• Socket Secure

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• [#1] - Request methods - based on information obtained 2016-05-21-