What is the name of the application-level protocol used to transfer data over the web, usually seen at the start of a URL?

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HTTP

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The 'S' often added (HTTPS) stands for 'Secure,' indicating that the data transmission is encrypted.

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