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Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a fundamental Protocol used on the Internet in order to control data transfer to and from a hosting Server, in communication with a web browser Client.

HTTP is the essential means of communication between web users and the servers or services that maintain the websites themselves.

Figure 1: The HTTP Request/Response Model

See:

• Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) Request
• Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) Response

See: RFC7235 - Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP/1.1): Authentication

Source: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/2336/hypertext-transfer-protocol-http