<p>No, new nodes don't support the HTTP transport. You'll need to use TCP. </p>

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<p>Is it possible to communicate with an electrum server using http? I'm interested in building a browser extension.</p>

<p>I also see this message on the electrum chrome plugin</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Unfortunately, all public Electrum servers have upgraded to a version of the protocol this extension does not support</p>
</blockquote>

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Electrum server over http
Akhil F
# Electrum server over http

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-06-05)

Is it possible to communicate with an electrum server using http? I'm interested in building a browser extension.

I also see this message on the electrum chrome plugin

> Unfortunately, all public Electrum servers have upgraded to a version of the protocol this extension does not support

**Tags:** electrum


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2015-06-08. Score: 0 | Accepted answer

No, new nodes don't support the HTTP transport. You'll need to use TCP.


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