18F: Digital service delivery | Why we use HTTPS for every .gov we makeOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The .gov in government websites carries a lot of weight. Citizens expect government websites to be secur
