- Official Post
Within the network there are many different protocols.
9 of them are more than essential.
Short Name | Long Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol | This is how web pages are requested and delivered on the internet. |
HTTPS | Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure | It's like HTTP but with added security for safer data transfer. |
FTP | File Transfer Protocol | It's used to send and receive files over the internet. |
TCP | Transmission Control Protocol | It ensures that data sent over the internet arrives intact. |
IP | Internet Protocol | It provides addresses for devices on the internet. |
UDP | User Datagram Protocol | It's like TCP but faster and less concerned with data integrity. |
SMTP | Simple Mail Transfer Protocol | It's used for sending emails between servers. |
SSH | Secure Shell | It's a secure way to access and control remote computers. |
IMAP | Internet Message Access Protocol | Allow users to access email messages stored on a remote mail server. |