Protocols

Protocols

1. HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)

   • Used by web browsers to access websites and communicate with web servers.

2. HTTPS (HTTP Secure)

   • A more secure version of HTTP. Encrypts all information sent and received.

3. FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

   • Used to access, edit and move files between devices on a network, e.g to access files on a server from a client computer.

4. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

   • Used to retrieve emails from a server. The server holds the email until you actually delete it, you only download a copy. Used by most web-based email clients.

5. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

   • Used to send emails. Also used to transfer emails between servers.

6. POP3 (Post Office Protocol - Version 3)

   • Used to retrieve emails from a server. The server holds the email until you download it, at which point it is deleted from the server.