Internet Protocol

Internet protocol is like a secret code that helps all the computers, phones, and tablets talk to each other over the internet. Just like when we talk to our friends, we use certain words and phrases to help each other understand what we are saying. The internet protocol does this same thing for our devices so they can understand what each other is doing.

When we type in a website like www.google.com, the internet protocol helps our device find out where Google's computer lives. It's like finding the address of a friend's house so we know where to go. Once our device finds Google's computer, the internet protocol helps our device ask for the things we want from Google's computer, like a search result or a picture.

The internet protocol also helps to make sure that the information we send and receive over the internet is safe and secure. It's like putting our secret message in an envelope and sealing it so no one else can read it.

So, internet protocol is like a secret code that helps our devices talk to each other and keep our information safe while we use the internet.