https

The https module works like http but uses TLS/SSL for secure communication. Requires certificates and keys for servers.

API Surface

Server

• https.createServer(options, requestListener) — create HTTPS server.
  Options usually include:
  • key: private key
  • cert: certificate
• server.listen(port[, host], callback)
• Request/response APIs are identical to http.

Client

• https.request(options, callback) — make HTTPS request.
• https.get(options, callback) — shortcut for GET.
• Supports additional TLS options like ca, rejectUnauthorized.

Examples (English only)

const https = require("https");
const fs = require("fs");

// HTTPS server with self-signed cert
const options = {
  key: fs.readFileSync("key.pem"),
  cert: fs.readFileSync("cert.pem")
};

const server = https.createServer(options, (req, res) => {
  res.writeHead(200);
  res.end("Secure Hello World\n");
});

server.listen(3443, () => console.log("HTTPS server running on port 3443"));

// HTTPS client GET
https.get("https://example.com", (res) => {
  console.log("status:", res.statusCode);
  res.on("data", (chunk) => console.log("body:", chunk.toString()));
});

Notes

• Requires valid certificate/key for production. Use self-signed only for testing.
• Request and response handling are the same as http.
• Additional TLS options control verification (CA, rejectUnauthorized).
• Use port 443 by convention for HTTPS.