Where's the padlock?

Georgiabay

Can you tell me where the padlock is situated on a secure website?

I thought Amazon would be alright but I can't see one anywhere.
Thanks

[Deleted User]

Which browser are you using?

Georgiabay

Is Windows Internet Explorer a browser?

[Deleted User]

Yes. The padlock should be to the right of the address bar. Quick google has found the following:

http://www.becardsmart.org.uk/look_for_the_padlock/

Useful read.

kwikbreaks

Usually only things like checkouts use https which is what produces the padlock. Normal shop pages wouldn't be secured as it adds overhead and they'd need more powerful servers for no sensible purpose.

How it is shown varies from browser to browser. In Firefox it appears bottom right and there are also coloured indications in the address bar showing the status of the security certificate being used. With IE8 the padlock appears to the right of the url in the address bar.

Take a look at https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/sign-in.html which is secured with a valid certificate.

Georgiabay

Thanks. davidmt83 that was useful, and kwikbreaks I can see the padlock on your link - I thought it would be on the first page.

Ximian

Georgiabay wrote: »

Thanks. davidmt83 that was useful, and kwikbreaks I can see the padlock on your link - I thought it would be on the first page.

Only if the site uses HTTPS for sensitive information such as logging on, buying items etc.. but you could always try typing HTTPS on the website anyway some URLs will work for example: https://www.amazon.co.uk/