HTTP and HTTPS

[kkonline]

What is the technical difference between http and https . I know that the ports associated with them are 80 and 443 respectively. HTTPS is combination of tcp -> ssl -> https request and HTTP (tcp -> http request) and HTTPS is little slower that HTTP.

What should i do if i want to use https on mysite (throughout the site) and not http .
Currently if i write [mysite.com...] it says mysite.com has sent an incorrect or unexpected message Error code -12263

[jdMorgan]

The first step is to make sure that the OpenSSL mod_ssl module is installed on your server. Configure a virtual host for SSL support (this can point to the same filespace as HTTP), then get and install a security certificate (either 'official' or self-signed). "Apache mod_ssl" is a good search term for finding details and tutorials, BTW.

This assumes that you've got complete control of your server. If you're on shared hosting, I'm afraid the answer is, "Ask your host."

Jim