HTTPS is HTTP with encryption.

The difference between the

two protocols is that HTTPS uses TLS (SSL) to encrypt normal
HTTP requests and responses. As a result, HTTPS is far more
secure than HTTP. A website that uses HTTP has HTTP:// in its
URL, while a website that uses HTTPS has HTTPS://

Whats SSL stands for?

Secure Sockets Layer
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a standard security technology for establishing
an encrypted link between a server and a client—typically a web server
(website) and a browser, or a mail server and a mail client (e.g., Outlook). ...
More specifically, SSL is a security protocol.

What is purpose of SSL certificate?

An SSL certificate is a bit of code on your web server that

provides security for online communications. When a web
browser contacts your secured website, the SSL certificate
enables an encrypted connection. It's kind of like sealing a
letter in an envelope before sending it through the mail