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when/why did mozilla quit putting https:// in the address bar?

Foxhunt
Foxhunt

Using FF 140.10.1 esr on a windows pc I noticed (probably long after the fact and numerous updates) that there's no longer https:// in the address bar. Having some recent issues with security made me look for this.

When I switched to Edge, the https:// was in the adddresses I was using. There is a lock symbol, but the locks seem to change in their appearance from one browser or website to the next. 

Was this verification sign removed and, if so, why?

Thank you.

Using FF 140.10.1 esr on a windows pc I noticed (probably long after the fact and numerous updates) that there's no longer https:// in the address bar. Having some recent issues with security made me look for this. When I switched to Edge, the https:// was in the adddresses I was using. There is a lock symbol, but the locks seem to change in their appearance from one browser or website to the next. Was this verification sign removed and, if so, why? Thank you.

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TyDraniu
TyDraniu
  • Top 10 Contributor

Right, by default there's no https://, only http://. Please read How do I tell if my connection to a website is secure?.

To bring back https, go to about:config and switch browser.urlbar.trimURLs to false.

Agent virtuel
Agent virtuel
  • Top 25 Contributor

Hello

A similar question https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1579440

Take a look at, configuration editor https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/about-config-editor-firefox Preference, browser.urlbar.trimURLs https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1493782#answer-1712662

Modified by Agent virtuel

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