Several threats, such as malware, viruses, and scams are present on the internet. The presence of such threats makes using the internet risky for users. A web browser like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Safari warns users that visiting a particular website is not safe. Receiving the error message not secure or allied messages like your connection is not private or your connection is not secure is good for users like you.
As a website owner, such messages are not good for you. There will be a significant drop in the traffic to your business or blogging website. You need to fix the issue as you know your website users are receiving the not secure error message. Here are some easy ways to fix a user receives the error message not secure for the website owner and users:
Check and install SSL certificate
Step 1: Visit the SSL section of your web hosting site.
Step 2: Check whether you have installed the SSL. If not, move ahead to install it.
Step 3: Tap on the option – Install Free SSL
Step 4: Select a domain name. After that, choose Install SSL.
Step 5: Wait until you see an Active status and a green check mark. The Active status or green check mark indicates the successful installation of SSL.
Reinstall the SSL certificate
Step 1: Go to your web hosting service provider site/URL.
Step 2: Launch the Hosting Dashboard.
Step 3: Move to the option – Advanced. After that, select SSL.
Step 4: Choose your domain name.
Step 5: Tap on the three-dot option/tab.
Step 6: Select Reinstall.
Force an HTTPs connection
Step 1: Open the Hosting Dashboard on hPanel.
Step 2: Go down and choose the option – Advanced.
Step 3: Tap SSL.
Step 4: Choose a domain name.
Step 5: Tap on the Force HTTPS option after clicking on the three-dot button.
Reset your SSL cache and clear your browser cache
Step 1: Go to the search bar, which lies around the Start button or Windows icon on your computer.
Step 2: Type Control Panel in the search bar and click on the best-matched option to open it.
Step 3: Go to the Network and Internet option.
Step 4: Choose the option – View Network Status and Tasks.
Step 5: Now, tap on Internet Options.
Step 6: Select the Content option and tap on Clear SSL state as you see the Internet Properties box.
To clear the browser cache,
Step 1: Go to the top right corner and click on the three-dot option.
Step 2: Choose History
Step 3: Click on the Dustbin icon in the History window/screen.
Step 4: Choose a time range (All Time for example) and tick the box against each listing in the window of Clear Browsing Data.
Step 5: Click Clear Now.
Step 6: Keep in mind these steps may differ if you use Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari as a web browser.
Check and Correct the Date and Time Settings
Step 1: Go to the Windows icon/Start button and click on it.
Step 2: Choose settings.
Step 3: Select Time & Language.
Step 4: Drag the toggles/buttons towards the right to turn on Set Time Automatically and Set Time Zone Automatically.
Step 5: Have a look at the changes you have made and ensure the settings are correct now.
Step 6: On a macOS desktop or laptop, Apple menu > System Settings > General > Date & Time > Turn on the option Set Time and Date automatically.
Disable the QUIC Protocol Support
Step 1: Open your web browser.
Step 2: In the address bar, type chrome://flags/#enable-quic.
Step 3: Look for the Experimental QUIC protocol. It usually lies on the top of the page.
Step 4: Tap on the drop-down box. After that, select Disabled.
Step 5: Relaunch your web browser to make the changes effective.
Check the URL
Step 1: Have a close look at the address bar and see what URL you entered.
Step 2: Type the URL or website name correctly again if you made a mistake in the previous attempt.
Disable Antivirus temporarily
Step 1: Go to the Settings of your antivirus software.
Step 2: Choose the Disable option for SSL or HTTPS scanning feature.
Uninstall Adguard
Step 1: Exit from your web browser.
Step 2: Turn off Adguard
Step 3: Wait for a while.
Step 4: Turn it on again.
Bypass the warning
Step 1: Choose Advanced after going to the error page.
Step 2: Choose Add Exception.
Step 3: Tap on the option – Confirm Security Exception.
Stop your browser from checking for SSL certificates
Step 1: Right-click on your Chrome shortcut on your computer.
Step 2: Choose Properties.
Step 3: Type – ignore-certificate-errors – in the target option without using quotes. Ensure to add a space before you enter the texts.
Step 4: Click OK after tapping on the Apply option. It will save the changes you have made.
