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TLS Handshake

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TLS握手

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Also known as: SSL handshake, HTTPS handshake

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

The TLS handshake is the negotiation where client and server authenticate (usually the server) and establish encryption keys before HTTP data flows.

Real-World Example

The brief delay before the first byte of a new HTTPS connection is largely the TLS handshake.

References

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