Why am I getting certificate error messages?

An SSL certificate error occurs when a web browser can’t verify the SSL certificate installed on a site. Rather than connect users to your website, the browser will display an error message, warning users that the site may be insecure.

Why is my certificate not trusted?

The most common cause of a “certificate not trusted” error is that the certificate installation was not properly completed on the server (or servers) hosting the site. Use our SSL Certificate tester to check for this issue. In the tester, an incomplete installation shows one certificate file and a broken red chain.

What does certificate error mean?

Certificate errors occur when there’s a problem with a certificate or a web server’s use of the certificate. Internet Explorer helps keep your information more secure by warning about certificate errors.

What is invalid SSL certificate?

An invalid SSL Certificate can occur when you try installing an SSL/TLS certificate on the server, but the certificate details are not correct. The installed certificate has been purchased illegally, or it’s revoked. There’s a broken certificate chain of trust.

How do I fix certificate problems?

Fix the ‘certificate error message’ in Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools icon. | Internet Options.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Under “Security”, de-select the following: Check for publisher’s certificate revocation.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click Ok.
7. Close and relaunch Internet Explorer.

How do you get rid of a certificate error?

How do you bypass a certificate error?

Fix 3 – Name Mismatches Setting

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Select the options gear, then select “Internet Options“.
3. Select the “Advanced” tab.
4. Scroll down to the “Security” section, and uncheck the “Warn about certficate address mismatch” option.
5. Select “OK“.
6. Restart the computer.

How do I fix err SSL protocol error?

How to Fix “ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR” for Google Chrome

1. Check the Date of Your System.
2. Clear Browsing Data.
3. Clear Your SSL State.
4. Disable QUIC Protocol of Chrome.
5. Check Your Antivirus Settings.
6. Check Your Firewall.
7. Disable Extensions.
8. Adjust Your Internet Security and Privacy Level.

How do I fix SSL handshake error?

How to Fix SSL Handshake Failed

1. Correct the time and date on the client device.
2. Try another browser.
3. Add website to allowlist.
4. Update browser to use the latest SSL protocol.
5. Check browser and server support for Cipher Suites.
6. Verify your SSL certificate is accurate and valid.

What is the common reason why certificates become invalid and show warning messages?

Expired Certificate This is the most common cause of SSL certificate errors. This error means that the validity period of the SSL certificate has expired. Every certificate has a validity period. The client will reject certificates that are not within its validity period.

How do I make my self-signed certificate trusted?

Adding the self-signed certificate as trusted to a browser

1. Select the Continue to this website (not recommended) link.
2. Click Certificate Error.
3. Select the View certificates link.
4. Select the Details tab, and then click Copy to File to create a local copy of the certificate.
5. Follow the Wizard instructions.

What is err SSL protocol error?

As the name suggests, an SSL protocol error occurs when a web browser is unable to establish a secure connection. Of course, this happens on an SSL certificate enabled website. When this error occurs, you would see the following error message.

How do you resolve a certificate issue?

To do this, follow these steps:

1. In Windows Internet Explorer, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
2. Click the Certificate Error button to open the information window.
3. Click View Certificates, and then click Install Certificate.
4. On the warning message that appears, click Yes to install the certificate.

Why is my self signed certificate not secure?

Self-signed certificates contain private and public keys within the same entity, and they cannot be revoked, thus making it difficult to detect security compromises.