https Protocol
Opens a secure hypertext transfer session with the specified site address.
Syntax
https://sDomain
sDomain 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.
Most implementations of the HTTPS protocol involve online purchasing or the exchange of private information. Accessing a secure server often requires some sort of registration, login, or purchase.
The successful use of the HTTPS protocol requires a secure server to handle the request.
Examples
This sample code demonstrates the implementation of the HTTPS protocol to access a secure site.
<a href="https://example.microsoft.com">
HTTPS Example Link
</a>