A fact sheet on HTTPS—used to encrypt and secure information transmitted between a user's web browser and a website. Encryption is especially important on webpages that collect information through forms or requires a user to login, such as online voter registration.
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
