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In version 3.* I got a security icon (HTTPS) in the statusbar. How get it back in version v4?

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fred54
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in ver 3.* I got an Icon (padlock) in the statusbar. Since I have installed ver 4.... it is gone? How I get it back? ....is it necessary for safety internet use (secure websites).

Fred54

in ver 3.* I got an Icon (padlock) in the statusbar. Since I have installed ver 4.... it is gone? How I get it back? ....is it necessary for safety internet use (secure websites). Fred54

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Helper7677
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Padlock is no longer shown; it can give users a false sense of security. You need to become familiar with the Site Identity Button colors and how to use it to get more information about secure sites: