If you've stumbled upon the string https localhost 11501 url in your browser’s address bar, an error message, or a configuration file, you’re likely confused. Why is localhost—your own computer—asking for a secure HTTPS connection? What is port 11501? And why does this specific combination appear so often in development environments?
Malicious apps might spin up a local HTTPS server on a high port, show a fake Google/Facebook login page, and capture credentials. The user thinks it’s a real site because the browser shows https://localhost:11501 (padlock icon may appear if a trusted cert is installed). https localhost 11501 url
Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) treat secure contexts as mandatory for powerful features: Decoding the Mystery: A Complete Guide to the
https.createServer(options, app).listen(11501, () => console.log('https://localhost:11501'); ); Certificate Status : [Insert if valid, expired, or
Windows (PowerShell):
When you type https://localhost—regardless of the port—your browser will likely throw a