It looks simple, but a lot happens behind the scenes โ€” all in seconds.

๐Ÿ”น 1. Finding the Website (DNS Lookup) Your browser doesnโ€™t understand website names like google.com. So it asks DNS โ€” the internetโ€™s phone book โ€” to find the websiteโ€™s numeric address (IP address). ๐Ÿ‘‰ Name โ†’ Number

๐Ÿ”น** 2. Saying Hello (Server Connection)** Now the browser uses that address to connect to the websiteโ€™s server. Think of it like dialing a phone number and checking if the other side is ready to talk.

๐Ÿ”น** 3. Making It Secure (HTTPS Lock)** Before sending data, the browser and server lock the conversation. Itโ€™s like putting your message inside a locked envelope so no one else can read it.

๐Ÿ”น 4. Asking for the Page (Requestโ€“Response) The browser asks: โ€œPlease send me thisโ€ฆ

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