HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. Its primary role is to facilitate communication between a user's web browser and web servers, enabling the transfer of web content such as HTML documents, images, and multimedia files over the internet. Acting as a request-response protocol, HTTP allows browsers to send requests for web resources and receive responses from servers. It forms the foundation of data exchange on the World Wide Web, ensuring that users can access and interact with online content seamlessly. Additionally, HTTPS (HTTP Secure) enhances HTTP by adding encryption, increasing security for data transmission.