HTTP
Master HTTP 80 operations
Plan redirects, caching, and migration paths toward HTTPS-first architectures.
- Default port
- 80
- Protocol
- TCP
- Primary use
- Legacy or redirected web traffic
Why HTTP 80 matters
Port 80 still handles health checks and legacy clients even after HTTPS rollout.
Immediate actions
Redirect to HTTPS, document exceptions, and sunset legacy endpoints responsibly.
Operational guardrails
Use CDNs and caching headers to minimize unencrypted exposure in production.