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Protocols

The document outlines various protocols used for data transfer and communication over networks. It includes FTP for file transfers, HTTP and HTTPS for web access, SMTP for sending emails, and POP and IMAP for email retrieval. Each protocol is accompanied by its purpose and an example use case.

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Protocols

The document outlines various protocols used for data transfer and communication over networks. It includes FTP for file transfers, HTTP and HTTPS for web access, SMTP for sending emails, and POP and IMAP for email retrieval. Each protocol is accompanied by its purpose and an example use case.

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Protocols

1. FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Purpose: Transfer files between computers over a network (like uploading files to a website).​
Example Use: A web developer uses FTP to upload files from their computer to a website
server.

2. HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)

Purpose: Allows you to access and view websites.​


Example Use: When you visit a website using http://example.com, your browser uses
HTTP to get the content.

3. HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure)

Purpose: Same as HTTP but secure—it encrypts the data so others can’t read it.​
Example Use: Banking sites or login pages use https:// to protect your information.

4. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

Purpose: Sends emails from your device to an email server.​


Example Use: When you click "send" on your email, SMTP is used to deliver it to the
recipient's mail server.

5. POP (Post Office Protocol)

Purpose: Downloads emails from a server to your device and usually deletes them from the
server.​
Example Use: You check your email on one device and it's removed from the server afterward.
6. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

Purpose: Lets you access emails on the server from multiple devices without deleting them.​
Example Use: You check your email from your phone, tablet, and computer—all synced.

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