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Thanks for the confirmation and input.
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If I am sending out a bulk email that includes a picture for a header, does it matter if the link to the picture is http or https?<br />
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I seem to remember from days past that https image links could cause some problems. But I'm not sure if that was from the dark ages and is no longer relevant. Or is that still important?<br />
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Thanks.
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If I am sending out a bulk email that includes a picture for a header, does it matter if the link to the picture is http or https?

I seem to remember from days past that https image links could cause some problems. But I'm not sure if that was from the dark ages and is no longer relevant. Or is that still important?

Thanks.

Http or Https for embedded bulk email images?

HTTPS is a protocol for secure communication over a computer network which is widely used on the Internet. HTTPS consists of communication over Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) within a connection encrypted by Transport Layer Security (TLS) or its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). The main motivation for HTTPS is authentication of the visited website and to protect the privacy and integrity of the exchanged data. HTTPS is widely used for protecting page authenticity on all types of websites, securing accounts and keeping user communications, identity and web browsing private.

SSL / HTTPS

Interactions between email servers and clients are governed by email protocols. The three most common email protocols are POP, IMAP and MAPI. Most email software operates under one of these (and many products support more than one).  The correct protocol must be selected, and correctly configured, if you want your email account to work.