How Can Solve Your Connection Is Not Private Error In Chrome?
Why Your Connection Is Not Private Error occurs?
When the connection between your browser and the server is not encrypted due to some reasons, this error occurs. In simple words, when the web page which you are accessing is on HTTP protocol in place of HTTPs.
People usually feel bad when seeing one of server browser warnings in chrome such as Your Connection Is Not Private. Browser warnings are much annoying especially when the message states that your private information is at stake. In this internet age, privacy and security are the main two concerns for every web user. Your all eagerness in browsing will fade away when you frequent encounter with such warning. Generally, when you encounter such a warning, you close the browser and will find a solution in troubleshooting.
When you face connection is not private warning in the browser, it may happen that it is because of “NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID” or "ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID" error in chrome browser, it is called as an SSL certificate error.
Let's have a look at those two errors in details:
ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID
The first error means that legitimate certificate authority has not issued the certificate it may be a self-signed certificate. When you click on error code, it will show details of certificates like certificate issuer, expiry date, and CSR. Further, click on the “Advanced” link, where it shows that the security certificate is not trusted by your operating system as well as an attacker might be trying to steal your information.
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ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID
The second error means that the name of the certificate does not match with the site URL that you are visiting. When you click on the advanced link shown in warning, it further states that the server could not prove the exact name and perhaps there is a misconfiguration issue or an attacker is trying to intercept the connection.
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How to solve "Your Connection Is Not Private Error" in Chrome?
Whether you are on desktop or mobile browser, when you encounter the above errors, you can try the following tips to get rid of it.
For Desktop
1. Login to the Wi-Fi Portal
- Login to the Wi-Fi portal (if connected) and browse any site with http:// at the beginning.
- The page of the portal should be reloaded.
- Login to the Wi-Fi portal to access the internet.
2. Incognito Mode
Chrome browser allows users to surf in the incognito mode that hides your identity. If the incognito mode works in a better way, it means that there may a bad extension causing an error, which you have to remove it.
3. Update Windows
Microsoft releases frequent updates for the operating system and security purposes. Keep your computer updated with the latest patches and updates.
4. Turn off Antivirus Temporary
Many antiviruses come with HTTPS scanning or protection that prevents the browser from loading the SSL secured page. If it is so, turn off this feature and see if the warning is removed or not. If the issue is solved then turn antivirus on again.
For Mobile Device
If the warning appears on the mobile device, you should follow the below steps to avoid it.
1. Login to Wi-Fi Portal
- Browse any site that starts with http:// web address.
- Reload Wi-Fi portal page.
- Login to the Wi-Fi portal to access the internet.
2. Turn off Mobile Antivirus
You need to check the mobile antivirus program as few antivirus programs block website security certificates which resulting in SSL error. First, turn off antivirus, disable the feature (HTTPS scanning) in mobile antivirus, and once the issue is solved, turn on the antivirus.
If the above steps do not give a solution, you can take the help of the Chrome Help Forum for further assistance. Instead of using the self-signed certificate, you can buy a legitimate SSL certificate at discount price that will not only provide safe browsing but also provides authenticity to your website.
