{"id":33264,"date":"2021-08-24T18:09:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T12:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/?p=33264"},"modified":"2024-08-21T13:00:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T07:15:43","slug":"your-connection-not-private-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix &#8220;Your Connection is Not Private&#8221; Error"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You are surfing the internet, browsing through various websites of your interests. You are having a good day till now, and then, the browser suddenly shows the \u201cYour connection is not private\u201d error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get an alert that your online privacy, such as personal information, payment methods, and others, is at risk. If you see this error for the first time, you may panic. For others, it may be annoying that your website browsing chain is disturbed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that you don\u2019t need professional help to sort this problem. You can solve this error in a few minutes if you know what you are doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we will discuss 18 different ways on how to fix the \u201cYour Connection is Not Private\u201d error. First, let\u2019s begin with the introduction segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#What_Does_the_%E2%80%9CYour_Connection_is_Not_Private%E2%80%9D_Error_Mean\" >What Does the \u201cYour Connection is Not Private\u201d Error Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#What_is_an_SSL_error\" >What is an SSL error?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#Variations_of_the_%E2%80%9CYour_Connection_is_Not_Private%E2%80%9D_error\" >Variations of the \u201cYour Connection is Not Private\u201d error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#In_Google_Chrome\" >#In Google Chrome&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#In_Mozilla_Firefox\" >#In Mozilla Firefox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#In_Microsoft_Edge\" >#In Microsoft Edge&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#In_Safari\" >#In Safari&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#How_to_Fix_it\" >How to Fix it?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#1_Reload_Your_Browser\" >1. Reload Your Browser.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#2_Double-Check_the_Websites_URL\" >2. Double-Check the Website\u2019s URL.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#3_Public_Internet_Connection\" >3. Public Internet Connection&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#4_Try_Incognito_Mode\" >4. Try Incognito Mode.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#5_Clear_Browser_Cache\" >5. Clear Browser Cache.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#6_Check_Your_Computers_Date_and_Time\" >6. Check Your Computer\u2019s Date and Time.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#In_Windows\" >#In Windows&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#In_Mac\" >#In Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#7_Check_Your_Antivirus_Settings\" >7. Check Your Antivirus Settings.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#8_Clear_Your_Computers_SSL_State\" >8. Clear Your Computer\u2019s SSL State.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#9_Change_DNS_Servers\" >9. Change DNS Servers.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#10_See_if_the_SSL_Certificate_has_expired\" >10. See if the SSL Certificate has expired.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#11_Check_the_Subject_Alternative_Domain\" >11. Check the Subject Alternative Domain.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#12_See_if_the_SSL_Certificate_is_SHA-1\" >12. See if the SSL Certificate is SHA-1.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#13_See_if_Symantec_has_issued_the_certificate\" >13. See if Symantec has issued the certificate.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#14_Update_Your_Computer_OS\" >14. Update Your Computer OS.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#15_Restart_Your_Computer\" >15. Restart Your Computer.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#16_Manually_Proceed\" >16. Manually Proceed.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#17_Disable_Chrome_from_Checking_SSL_Certificates\" >17. Disable Chrome from Checking SSL Certificates&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#Allowing_Invalid_SSL_Certificates_from_Localhost\" >Allowing Invalid SSL Certificates from Localhost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#Disable_Chrome_from_Checking_all_SSL_Certificates\" >Disable Chrome from Checking all SSL Certificates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#18_Take_Help\" >18. Take Help.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/your-connection-not-private-error\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_%E2%80%9CYour_Connection_is_Not_Private%E2%80%9D_Error_Mean\"><\/span>What Does the \u201cYour Connection is Not Private\u201d Error Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a privacy error that you get when you are trying to access a site that is not secure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit any site, your web browser sends a request to the server that hosts that website. Your browser validates the certificate that is installed on the website. It checks whether the security is up to the current privacy standards or not. Other things are the TLS handshake, narrowing the certificate against the certificate authority, and certificate decryption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your browser finds the certificate invalid, it automatically prevents you from reaching that website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such a feature of web browsers exists to protect user data from hackers. So, if the certificate is not set up properly, the browser displays the \u201cyour connection is not private\u201d error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such certificates are known as identity certificates or public key infrastructure. They are proof that those websites are who they claim to be. Digital certificates protect your personal information, payment information, and passwords. When you receive the \u201cyour connection is not private\u201d error, it means there is an error in the <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/free-ssl-wordpress-lets-encrypt\/\">website\u2019s SSL certificate<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_SSL_error\"><\/span>What is an SSL error?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is serving sites over the HTTPS connections. HTTPS is a security gate that authorizes connections and protects data. Thus, an SSL error is a connection error when your browser finds no secure way to establish a connection to the site that you have requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few common scenarios when an SSL error might occur:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The SSL certificate is expired or missing.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Your web browser is not up-to-date.<\/li><li>When your antivirus settings or the date and time settings are off<\/li><li>There is an issue with the server that hosts the website.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations_of_the_%E2%80%9CYour_Connection_is_Not_Private%E2%80%9D_error\"><\/span>Variations of the \u201cYour Connection is Not Private\u201d error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may receive the \u201cyour connection is not private\u201d error in multiple ways depending on the browser. Here are some of the variations of this error on popular browsers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Google_Chrome\"><\/span>#In Google Chrome&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chrome will take you to a new page with a red exclamation mark with the message \u201cYour connection is not private.\u201d It also warns you with a line that reads, \u201cAttackers might be trying to steal your information from domain.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Google-Chrome.png\" alt=\"connection error in Google Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-33271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Google-Chrome.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Google-Chrome-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Google-Chrome-88x60.png 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also see an error code message. Here are some of the common error code messages you might see on Google Chrome:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ERR_CERT_SYMANTEC_LEGACY\nNET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\nNET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID (this error occurs when the site\u2019s SSL certificate does not match the domain)\nNET::ERR_CERT_WEAK_SIGNATURE_ALGORITHM\nNTE::ERR_CERTIFICATE_TRANSPARENCY_REQUIRED\nNET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID\nSSL certificate error\nERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Mozilla_Firefox\"><\/span>#In Mozilla Firefox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mozilla Firefox, the privacy error message is displayed as \u201cYour connection is not secure\u201d instead of \u201cYour connection is not private.\u201d However, the meaning is the same. You also can see the option to go back or to the advanced settings menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Mozilla-Firefox.png\" alt=\"connection error in Mozilla Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-33273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Mozilla-Firefox.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Mozilla-Firefox-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Mozilla-Firefox-167x60.png 167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You also receive an error code just like you would in Chrome. Here are some of the error codes you may see on Mozilla Firefox:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\nMOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_ADDITIONAL_POLICY_CONSTRAINT_FAILED\n\nSEC_ERROR_EXPIRED_ISSUER_CERTIFICATE\n\nSEC_ERROR_EXPIRED_CERTIFICATE\n\nSEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER\n\nSEC_ERROR_OCSP_INVALID_SIGNING_CERT&nbsp;\n\nMOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_MITM_DETECTED\n\nERROR_SELF_SIGNED_CERT\n\nSSL_ERROR_BAD_CERT_DOMAIN\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Microsoft_Edge\"><\/span>#In Microsoft Edge&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see the \u201cYour connection isn\u2019t private\u201d message in Microsoft Edge. Along with it, you will also see a warning that reads,\u201d Attackers might be trying to steal your information from domain.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Microsoft-Edge.png\" alt=\"connection error in Microsoft Edge\" class=\"wp-image-33272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Microsoft-Edge.png 699w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Microsoft-Edge-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/connection-error-in-Microsoft-Edge-95x60.png 95w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You also receive an error code. Some of the codes you may see in Microsoft Edge are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID (this error occurs when the site\u2019s certificate does not match the domain)\nError Code: 0\nDLG_FLAGS_INVALID_CA\nDLG_FLAGS_SEC_CERT_CN_INVALID<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Safari\"><\/span>#In Safari&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Safari, you will receive the connection privacy error as \u201cYour connection is not private.\u201d You also get a warning that \u201cThis website may be impersonating \u201c***.com\u201d to steal your personal or financial information. You should go back to the previous page.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_it\"><\/span>How to Fix it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluntly staring at the message might be your first reaction to the connection privacy error. The message might even scare you. From our experience, this error has two origins:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The client-side issue where there is a problem with your web browser or your computer OS<\/li><li>A problem with the certificate where it may have expired, or has a wrong domain, or the organization does not trust it.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try to solve this connection privacy error as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reload_Your_Browser\"><\/span>1. Reload Your Browser.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reloading the browser is a common and an obvious step that most users follow whenever they see an issue with the browser. However, this is the first step that you should take whenever you encounter a connection privacy error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be a problem with your browser at the moment, or the site owner is reissuing the SSL certificate. So, close your browser and open it back. Try connecting to the page you were trying to reach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Double-Check_the_Websites_URL\"><\/span>2. Double-Check the Website\u2019s URL.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mistyping the URL is a common mistake. You may be trying to access a site repeatedly and getting an error only to know later that the URL was incorrect this whole time. So, if reloading the browser a few times does not solve the issue, double-check the URL of the site you are trying to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Public_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>3. Public Internet Connection&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are connected to public Wi-Fi networks, seeing the \u201cYour connection is not private\u201d error is quite common. The reason may be that you have not configured the connection properly. This usually happens when you need to sign in to the portal and accept the terms. Here is what you can do:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Connect to the public Wi-Fi.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Browse to any non-HTTPS website.<\/li><li>A sign-in page should open up. Accept the terms and log in. This step usually consists of a few checkboxes. It should not take you long.&nbsp;<\/li><li>After signing in, it should fix the connection privacy error.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Whenever using a public network, make sure to use a VPN (Virtual Proxy Network.) Using a VPN protects your identity by hiding your traffic while exchanging data between a distant server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Try_Incognito_Mode\"><\/span>4. Try Incognito Mode.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following method to try is using the incognito mode to try and open the website. If the site you tried reaching before does not run on incognito mode, too, there is a security issue with the website. Maybe its SSL certificate expired or did not have one at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if the website loads in incognito mode, the problem is with your browser\u2019s cache files. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/\"><strong>clearing the browser cache<\/strong><\/a> and trying to re-access the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Clear_Browser_Cache\"><\/span>5. Clear Browser Cache.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing browser cache is always a good idea to make sure nothing is wrong with your browser. Sometimes, the cache files on your browser may be outdated compared to the website\u2019s new update. In other cases, the browser cache may load on the resources and cause your browser to load the page very slowly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such a scenario, clearing your website browser is your best option. Click here to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/\"><strong>how to remove the browser cache<\/strong><\/a> in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Check_Your_Computers_Date_and_Time\"><\/span>6. Check Your Computer\u2019s Date and Time.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason that you see the connection privacy error is because of the wrong date and time set on your computer. Your browser relies on them to verify the validation of the SSL certificate. The date and time of your computer may not sync appropriately in some cases. This mostly happens in a newly purchased computer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust your computer\u2019s date and time, and then try accessing the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how you can adjust the date and time:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Windows\"><\/span>#In Windows&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Right-click on your taskbar\u2019s bottom-right tray showing your computer\u2019s current date and time.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Select the \u201cAdjust date\/time\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adjust-date-and-time-option-in-Windows.png\" alt=\"Adjust date and time option in Windows\" class=\"wp-image-33266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adjust-date-and-time-option-in-Windows.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adjust-date-and-time-option-in-Windows-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adjust-date-and-time-option-in-Windows-74x60.png 74w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select the \u201cSet time automatically\u201d option. The date and time should be correct now. Double-check in the bottom right-hand task tray to make sure.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/set-the-date-and-time-automatically-in-Windows.png\" alt=\"set the date and time automatically in Windows\" class=\"wp-image-33282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/set-the-date-and-time-automatically-in-Windows.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/set-the-date-and-time-automatically-in-Windows-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/set-the-date-and-time-automatically-in-Windows-82x60.png 82w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Mac\"><\/span>#In Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the Apple menu and click on the \u201cSystem Preferences.\u201d<\/li><li>Click the Date and Time icon. If there is a padlock icon at the bottom of the window, click it and enter your PC administrator username and password.<\/li><li>Select the \u201cSet date &amp; time automatically\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After correcting your computer\u2019s date and time, go back to the page you tried to access. See if it runs now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Check_Your_Antivirus_Settings\"><\/span>7. Check Your Antivirus Settings.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your antivirus protects your computer from malicious user attacks and DDoS(Distributed Denial-of-service) attacks. If there is a faulty configuration of your antivirus, it views requests from CDN (Content Delivery Network) as an attack on the server. It then blocks any request and displays the error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disable the antivirus software temporarily or turn off the \u201cSSL Scan\u201d feature. Now, try accessing the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Clear_Your_Computers_SSL_State\"><\/span>8. Clear Your Computer\u2019s SSL State.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing the SSL state is often overlooked. But sometimes, this may help solve the connection privacy error. Here is how you can remove the SSL state on your computer:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Search for \u201cInternet Options\u201d or \u201cInternet properties\u201d in the start menu.<\/li><li>Open it.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the \u201cContent\u201d tab.<\/li><li>Click on the \u201cClear SSL state.\u201d<\/li><li>Click OK.<\/li><li>Restart Chrome.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Clearing-the-SSL-state.png\" alt=\"Clearing SSL state\" class=\"wp-image-33786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Clearing-the-SSL-state.png 660w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Clearing-the-SSL-state-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Clearing-the-SSL-state-71x60.png 71w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Change_DNS_Servers\"><\/span>9. Change DNS Servers.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next method on the line is changing your DNS servers. We have noticed the \u201cYour Connection is not private\u201d error showing up when using Cloudflare DNS, i.e., 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1, or Google Public DNS, i.e., 8.8.4.4 and 8.8.8.8. You can remove this DNS back to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) DNS servers. This can solve the connection privacy error sometimes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, follow these steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the \u201cNetwork Connection\u201d settings on your computer.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Right-click on the Wi-Fi connection that you are connected to and go to the \u201cProperties\u201d option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wi-Fi-network-connection-properties.png\" alt=\"Wi-Fi network connection properties\" class=\"wp-image-33286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wi-Fi-network-connection-properties.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wi-Fi-network-connection-properties-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wi-Fi-network-connection-properties-87x60.png 87w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Scroll and click the \u201cInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)\u201d from the list and click on the \u201cProperties\u201d below.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IP-version-Networking-properties.png\" alt=\"IP version properties\" class=\"wp-image-33788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IP-version-Networking-properties.png 627w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IP-version-Networking-properties-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IP-version-Networking-properties-76x60.png 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure to select the \u201cObtain DNS server address automatically\u201d option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/enable-obtain-DNS-automatically.png\" alt=\"enable the obtain DNS automatically\" class=\"wp-image-33790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/enable-obtain-DNS-automatically.png 630w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/enable-obtain-DNS-automatically-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/enable-obtain-DNS-automatically-74x60.png 74w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_See_if_the_SSL_Certificate_has_expired\"><\/span>10. See if the SSL Certificate has expired.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Expiration of the SSL certificate without the site owner\u2019s knowledge happens a lot more than you might anticipate. Here are some reasons why it happens:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The site owner has not enabled the auto-renew feature with the SSL certificate provider.<\/li><li>The owner has enabled the auto-renew feature, but the payment fails. It can be because the owner forgot to update the payment method.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The owner uses the free Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL certificate that expires every 90 days. They don\u2019t have a new script to renew the certificate, or they forget the script.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the connection privacy error is due to the expired SSL certificate, you will get the following error code:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>To check, if the site\u2019s SSL certificate expiration date, follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the vertical three dots in Chrome at the top-right corner.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Select the \u201cMore tools\u201d option from the list and click on the \u201cDeveloper tools.\u201d<\/li><li>The easier way is to hit the \u201cCtrl + Shift + I\u201d button to open the developer tools directly.<\/li><li>Go to the \u201cSecurity\u201d and click on the \u201cView certificate\u201d option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Viewing-SSL-certificate-in-security-chrome.png\" alt=\"Viewing SSL certificate in chrome\" class=\"wp-image-33793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Viewing-SSL-certificate-in-security-chrome.png 698w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Viewing-SSL-certificate-in-security-chrome-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Viewing-SSL-certificate-in-security-chrome-99x60.png 99w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A dialogue box appears showing the validity period of the certificate.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Viewing-SSL-certificate-validity.png\" alt=\"SSL certificate validity\" class=\"wp-image-33794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Viewing-SSL-certificate-validity.png 676w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Viewing-SSL-certificate-validity-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Viewing-SSL-certificate-validity-77x60.png 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another quick way to access the certificate is by clicking the padlock icon in front of the site\u2019s URL and clicking the \u201cCertificate (Valid)\u201d option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/quick-way-to-view-SSL-certificate.png\" alt=\"quick way to view SSL certificate validity\" class=\"wp-image-33796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/quick-way-to-view-SSL-certificate.png 626w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/quick-way-to-view-SSL-certificate-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/quick-way-to-view-SSL-certificate-94x60.png 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Check_the_Subject_Alternative_Domain\"><\/span>11. Check the Subject Alternative Domain.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each certificate has a subject alternative domain. It includes all the variations of the domain name for which the certificate is valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, search engines treat https:\/\/www.domain.com and https:\/\/domain.com as two separate entities. Thus, if you are a site owner, make sure to register all the domain name variations on your certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an internet surfer and are receiving the connection privacy error followed by the code SSL_ERROR_BAD_CERT_DOMAIN, it means the domain name variation is not registered in the site\u2019s certificate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how you can check the registered domain name variations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the \u201cView certificate\u201d option, as mentioned earlier.<\/li><li>Click on the \u201cDetail\u201d tab.<\/li><li>Scroll down and select the \u201cSubject Alternative Name\u201d option from the list.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It shows all the DNS names registered in that certificate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Check-Subject-Alternative-Domain..png\" alt=\"Check the Subject Alternative Domain.\" class=\"wp-image-33801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Check-Subject-Alternative-Domain..png 618w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Check-Subject-Alternative-Domain.-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Check-Subject-Alternative-Domain.-71x60.png 71w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_See_if_the_SSL_Certificate_is_SHA-1\"><\/span>12. See if the SSL Certificate is SHA-1.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SHA-1 is a once commonly-used cryptographic hash algorithm on the web. This algorithm showed some weaknesses and is no longer supported on any browser nowadays. However, if a site is still using a certificate with the SHA-1 algorithm, you might get the \u201cYour connection is not private\u201d error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, most certificates use the SHA-256 hash algorithms. You can check the site\u2019s SHA algorithm as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the \u201cView certificate\u201d option as above.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Go to the \u201cDetails\u201d tab.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Scroll down and click on the \u201cSignature hash algorithm\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You can see the SHA algorithm version here.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SSL-Certificate-is-SHA-1.png\" alt=\"checking the SHA version of a website\" class=\"wp-image-33803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SSL-Certificate-is-SHA-1.png 607w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SSL-Certificate-is-SHA-1-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SSL-Certificate-is-SHA-1-69x60.png 69w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_See_if_Symantec_has_issued_the_certificate\"><\/span>13. See if Symantec has issued the certificate.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2017, news became public about some practices of Symantec on certificate issues. They didn\u2019t comply with the <a href=\"https:\/\/cabforum.org\/baseline-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CA\/browser forum baseline<\/a>, although being aware of this. As a result, browsers decided not to support SSL certificates issued by Symantec.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, if a website is still using the SSL certificate issued by Symantec, the \u201cYour connection is not private\u201d error may appear with the code NET::ERR_CERT_SYMANTEC_LEGACY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Symantec-legacy-error.png\" alt=\"Symantec legacy error\" class=\"wp-image-33284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Symantec-legacy-error.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Symantec-legacy-error-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Symantec-legacy-error-97x60.png 97w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Update_Your_Computer_OS\"><\/span>14. Update Your Computer OS.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Computers with outdated operating systems fail to cope with new technologies. In some cases, the specific components in the up-to-date SSL certificate stop working on older OS. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.googleblog.com\/2015\/11\/updates-to-chrome-platform-support.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Chrome stopped <\/a>supporting Windows XP in 2015. If you are using a computer with older OS versions, you may receive a connection privacy error when surfing a site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, we always recommend upgrading your OS to newer versions, if possible such as Windows 10 or the latest Mac OS X version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Restart_Your_Computer\"><\/span>15. Restart Your Computer.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that this is the most annoying step in any issue with the computer. But, we had to mention it. You may have a lot of background work going on or multiple tabs opened up on your browser. However, rebooting your device and even the router helps clear temporary caches. This step might work. Give it a try.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Manually_Proceed\"><\/span>16. Manually Proceed.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t recommend this step due to the risks. However, if you do want to visit the site under any measure, you can follow this step:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll receive a link at the bottom of the error message that reads \u2018Proceed to domain.com (unsafe).\u2019 Click on it to proceed to the site you are trying to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/manually-proceeding-to-the-website.png\" alt=\"manually proceeding to the website\" class=\"wp-image-33280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/manually-proceeding-to-the-website.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/manually-proceeding-to-the-website-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/manually-proceeding-to-the-website-88x60.png 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get through with this step, note that you are putting your login credentials, personal information, and payment details at risk. Remember that you are receiving the error message in the first place because your browser deems it unsafe. So, if you want to bypass the warning, so be it. However, we don\u2019t recommend putting your digital information at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Disable_Chrome_from_Checking_SSL_Certificates\"><\/span>17. Disable Chrome from Checking SSL Certificates&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also disable Google Chrome from checking the website\u2019s SSL certificates. However, this step is only for <strong>testing and development purposes<\/strong>. Don\u2019t go through this way if you don\u2019t know what you are doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allowing_Invalid_SSL_Certificates_from_Localhost\"><\/span>Allowing Invalid SSL Certificates from Localhost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are testing a site locally, you can use the Chrome flag to allow insecure connections from the localhost. Here is how:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Browse to \u201cchrome:\/\/flags\/\u201d and search for \u201cinsecure.\u201d<\/li><li>Select the \u201cEnabled\u201d option for the option \u201cAllowed invalid certificates for resources loaded from localhost.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/allowing-invalid-certificates-from-localhost.png\" alt=\"allowing invalid certificates from localhost\" class=\"wp-image-33267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/allowing-invalid-certificates-from-localhost.png 700w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/allowing-invalid-certificates-from-localhost-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/allowing-invalid-certificates-from-localhost-156x60.png 156w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restart your browser and run the site.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Chrome_from_Checking_all_SSL_Certificates\"><\/span>Disable Chrome from Checking all SSL Certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also disable Chrome from checking SSL certificates. Here is how:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Right-click on the chrome launcher and go to \u201cProperties.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the \u201cShortcut\u201d tab and add the \u201c&#8211;ignore-certificate-errors\u201d code in the \u201cTarget\u201d section.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disabling-chrome-from-checking-SSL-certificate.png\" alt=\"disabling chrome from checking SSL certificates\" class=\"wp-image-33805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disabling-chrome-from-checking-SSL-certificate.png 520w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disabling-chrome-from-checking-SSL-certificate-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/disabling-chrome-from-checking-SSL-certificate-56x60.png 56w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chrome now disables the checking of SSL certificates. Thus, you won\u2019t receive the \u201cYour connection is not private\u201d error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Only execute this step if you are sure what you are doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Take_Help\"><\/span>18. Take Help.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have tried every step we mentioned above, but still, the connection privacy error does not resolve. As a last resort, we recommend taking the developer\u2019s support if you own a WordPress site and are facing a privacy error on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/productforums.google.com\/forum\/#!forum\/chrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Chrome Help Forums<\/a> may also be helpful. There are surely people who have faced this problem and will be glad to help you out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfing the internet is never fun with errors popping up, especially with a warning about privacy. The \u201cYour connection is not private\u201d error is among those errors which may leave you idle and not knowing what to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cYour connection is not private\u201d error is a result of some misconfiguration on your computer or the SSL certificate of the website. We have walked you through 18 different ways you can try to fix it. 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