UDP User Datagram Protocol
Communications protocol that establishes low latency and loss-tolerating connections between applications.
Enables the transfer of data before an agreement is provided by the receiving party. This speeds up transfers.
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
Sending an Email - A protocol used to send email messages and Initiates sessions between user and mail server.
IP Internet Protocol
The protocol responsible for packet switching. It defines how to address and route each packet to make sure it reaches the right destination.
HTTPs Hypertext Transfer Protocol secure
Same as HTTP but encrypts the information. Used mainly for online payments or banking as more secure transactions.
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Used by web browsers to send/receive web pages between server and client.
IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol
Receiving an email. A protocol used to retrieve emails from a server. Stores email messages on an ISPs server but allows user to manipulate messages as though on a local device
FTP File Transfer Protocol
Allows secure transfer of files between client and server. Files are uploaded to and downloaded from the server using FTP.
