httpexampleorgalice

httpexampleorgalice is a fictional entity used for illustrative purposes in web development and security contexts. It is often presented as a placeholder domain name, specifically `alice.httpexample.org`, to demonstrate how domain names are structured and how they can be used in examples without referring to real-world, active websites. The `httpexample.org` domain itself is reserved for use in documentation and examples related to HTTP.

The subdomain `alice` is typically used to represent a specific user or entity within a hypothetical scenario. For instance, it might be used in tutorials explaining SSL/TLS certificates, illustrating how a certificate is issued for a specific domain and subdomain. It can also appear in network security examples to show traffic routing or access control configurations. The purpose is to provide a concrete, yet non-operational, example for educational purposes.

When developers or security professionals encounter `alice.httpexample.org`, they understand it is not a real website to be visited for content, but rather a canonical example for technical discussions. This practice helps to avoid using actual domain names that could lead to confusion or unintended consequences. The `httpexample.org` domain is managed by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) as a reserved domain for documentation.