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- What does a padlock symbol mean?
- Why is there a padlock in my search bar?
- What does an open padlock mean?
What does a padlock symbol mean?
When you go to a site that has a padlock icon next to the site name, it means the site is secured with a digital certificate. This means that any information sent between your browser and the website is sent securely, and can't be intercepted and read by someone else while the information is in transit.
Why is there a padlock in my search bar?
The padlock icon on your browser means that you are browsing a secured website. These websites are using HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), a secure protocol that web servers use to communicate with your web browser.
What does an open padlock mean?
Open padlock means your device is unlocked. It already recognised your face and unlocked. It just shows the lock screen clock and etc until you swipe up. means you are just a swipe away from your home screen.
