Gmail security - Always Use HTTPS

Those of you who currently use Gmail you may have noticed a new notice in red at the top of your email Other Google Mail Security screen.

This message tells us that Google Mail or Gmail now offers HTTPS by default. HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It provides an encrypted and authenticated communication. HTTPS is the protocol used by banks to keep your online accounts secure. In simple terms this means that data are encrypted at your end web browser and not coded at Google's mail servers. Your data is so secure as it travels between your web browser and Google's mail servers.

(For a more technical explanation see Wikipedia.org)

In general, the data on-line is vulnerable to hackers. HTTPS encrypts the data so if you use public Wi-Fi or network is not encrypted, your privacy and security are still preserved.

Not secure networks make it easier for someone to access their bank statements or log-in details. This can lead to identity theft and someone who has access to your Gmail account can access much of what you want to share!

Google has been ahead of the other traditional webmail providers, meaning they are allowed access to encrypted Gmail. A configuration change was requested, but it was available. Hotmail and Yahoo do not have that option, or Facebook. And now Gmail offers as a default. Great news for our security e-mail.

The default Gmail has introduced is "always use HTTPS". This extra security can slow down your Gmail so if you use a secure network, you can choose to disable this option. If you disable HTTPS, Gmail continues to automatically encrypt the login page to protect your password.

Unless the Gmail really slows down is probably a good idea to leave the default back to his place. Otherwise, make a note to turn it on when you work from a Wi-Fi cafe or public space.

It 's very easy to activate and deactivate this feature. Just go to Settings> General> Browser Connection and choose Always use https or not always use https.

Click Save Changes.

You may need to manually change the browser from "https://mail.google.com" to "http://mail.google.com" when you turn off https.

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