# Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
> Note: Although the data transferred through the HTTPS protocol may be encrypted, the request may still reveal the visited URL if it contacted a clear-text DNS server. For this reason, it is recommended to utilize encrypted DNS servers (e.g. 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1), or utilize a VPN service to ensure all traffic is properly encrypted.
## HTTPS Flow
## cURL for HTTPS
```bash
eldeim@htb[/htb]$ curl -k https://inlanefreight.com
...SNIP...
```
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