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How Do I Use Http 2 in Chrome

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
How Do I Use Http 2 in Chrome

Go to the chrome://flags page (I can’t link to it directly, as the browser won’t allow direct links to the settings page) in your Chrome browser. Search for HTTP/2. Find the option called Enable SPDY/4. Next, restart Chrome and SPDY4 will be enabled.

How do I enable http2?

  1. First, you need to enable HTTPS on your server. All major browsers allow using HTTP/2 only over HTTPS. …
  2. Next, ensure that you are running Apache 2.4. …
  3. Also, ensure that your client/browser actually supports HTTP/2.

Does my browser support http2?

Can I use HTTP/2 now? In browsers, HTTP/2 is supported by the most current releases of Edge, Safari, Firefox and Chrome. Other browsers based upon Blink will also support HTTP/2 (e.g., Opera and Yandex Browser). See the caniuse for more details.

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.