What Does HTTP stands for?

HTTP is an acronym which stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. It is a set of standards/way of communication that is used between web servers and web browsers.

Hypertext is generally a group of text/documents on a computer that will lead the user to additional, often related information through links or connections which are called “hyperlinks”. The link can be a link to another text, an image, sound file, or a video.

There is a variant of HTTP which is used for secured connections. It is called HTTPS. So if you are sending secure data such as passwords and online banking transactions, it is best to check if the web connection is secured. Check if your address bar shows HTTPS instead of just HTTP.