For secure web browsing using HTTPS, browsers typically connect to web servers on port number ________.
- 21
- 443
- 80
- 8080
Browsers connect to web servers using port 443 for HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) to ensure secure, encrypted data transfer between the client (browser) and the server. Port 80 is used for standard HTTP.
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