Overview#

HTTP Over TLS is described in RFC 2818 and defines how to use TLS to secure HTTP connections over the Internet.

Current practice is to layer HTTP over SSL (the predecessor to TLS), distinguishing secured network traffic from insecure network traffic by the use of a different server port.

HTTP Over TLS documents that practice using TLS.

A companion document describes a method for using HTTP/TLS over the same port as normal HTTP RFC 2817.

More Information#

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

• RFC 2818