Last updated: June 16, 2025
Introducing the official changelog for "How HTTPS Works"! This new section details all updates, new comic issues, and behind-the-scenes insights, helping you stay informed as we explore HTTPS with Certificat, Browserbird, and other characters.
We deployed some improvements to the Farsi translation of "How HTTPS Works"! Thank you to our readers that reviewed and refined the Farsi version, ensuring greater accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance. These updates make the comic even more accessible to our Farsi-speaking audience.
Sharing How HTTPS Works just got easier! We've implemented new features to improve the sharing experience on Bluesky and Mastodon. Now, when you share the comic, you'll find more optimized previews, richer post content, and seamless integration with these platforms. Spread the word and help demystify HTTPS for everyone.
A big thank you to our sharp-eyed readers! We've fixed a pesky misspelling that snuck into the latest episode of How HTTPS Works.
How HTTPS Works is now available in Bengali! Our goal is to make understanding internet security accessible to as many people as possible, and this new translation is a significant step. Readers can now dive into the comic with Certificat in their native language, breaking down complex HTTPS concepts with ease and clarity.
How HTTPS Works is now available in Polish. You can now follow Certificat adventures and grasp the essentials of HTTPS in your native language. We hope this makes learning about web security more accessible and enjoyable for everyone in Poland!
We're happy to announce the launch of the Vietnamese translation for How HTTPS Works! Thank you to the kind translators providing this work. Now, our readers in Vietnam can follow Certificat’s journey and understand the ins and outs of HTTPS in their native language.
We're happy to announce the launch of the Farsi translation for How HTTPS Works! Readers can now follow Certificat's journey and understand the ins and outs of HTTPS in their native Farsi. A huge thank you to the community member who contributed this translation and helped us reach even more readers worldwide!
We've updated episode 2 to clarify the frame where we discuss the difference between asymmetric and symmetric keys. We've refined the explanation and illustration to make it easier than ever to grasp how these two distinct types of encryption keys work together to secure your online communication.
How HTTPS Works is now available in Indonesian. Thank you to the community members that wrote in with this translation. You can now follow Certificat's journey and learn all about secure web connections in your native language
How HTTPS Works made its highly anticipated debut in the summer of 2018. The launch was a memorable event, celebrated by the team during a meetup in Las Vegas. We gathered around to push the launch button, officially Certificat to the world. The comic rapidly gained traction, quickly achieving viral status, and requests for translations started piling up shortly after. Read more about the early moments in this comic our blog.