Gmail – access Gmail through SSL

Yes, just add an "s" to the http in the address bar - so to get to Gmail over SSL, type in:

https://www.gmail.com

You can also change a setting in Gmail to require your account to use SSL:

We've recently made the 'Always use https' setting the default behavior in Gmail (the default used to be http). Here's some background: If you sign in to Gmail via a non-secure Internet connection, like a public wireless or non-encrypted network, your Google account may be more vulnerable to hijacking. Non-secure networks make it easier for someone to impersonate you and gain full access to your Google account, including any sensitive data it may contain like bank statements or online log-in credentials. Accordingly, we enable the 'Always use https' option in Gmail by default. HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, is a secure protocol that provides authenticated and encrypted communication.

In your Gmail settings, under the General tab, select "Always use https":