5 Fixes for “Your Connection Is Not Private” Error in Google Chrome

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Try Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Correct Date and Time on Your PC

If your PC shows an incorrect date or time, it can prevent apps and browsers from connecting to a server. Since SSL Certificates are only valid for a specific period, setting your PC to the correct date and time is essential to establish a secure connection.

On Windows

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ito open Settings. Navigate toTime & language>Date & time.

Step 2:Turn on the toggle forSet time automatically.

On Mac

Step 1:Click the time indicator in the menu bar and selectOpen Date & Time Preferences.

Step 2:Under Date & Time, check the box forSet date and time automatically. Then, use the drop-down menu to select the preferred time server.

Fix 2: Clear Cache and Cookies

If you face the error despite switching networks and verifying the clock on your PC, Chrome may be loading a cached version of the web page. To ensure that Chrome is fetching a fresh copy of web pages,clear the existing cache and cookies.

To do so, pressCtrl + Shift + Deleteto launch the Clear browsing data panel. SelectAll timein the Time range section and check the boxes forCookies and other site dataandCached images and files. Then, hitClear data.

Fix 3: Disable Antivirus Program

Like Chrome, antivirus programs on your PC also actively scan for the website’s SSL certificate. You can dig through the settings of your antivirus program todisable HTTPS scanningor turn off the antivirus program momentarily to bypass certificate errors in Chrome.

Fix 4: Turn off Browser Extensions

There’s a chance that one of your third-party extensions is acting up and preventing Chrome from establishing a secure connection. If you suspect that, try turning off all the extensions and see if it helps.

In Chrome, typechrome://extensionsin the URL bar and hitEnter. Then, use the toggles to disable all your extensions one by one.

Restart the browser after this and see if the error occurs again.

Fix 5: Change DNS Settings

Another fix that worked for many users to resolve the “Your connection is not private” error is configuring Chrome to use secure DNS. Here’s how to go about it.

Step 1:In Chrome, click thethree-dot menuicon at the top right corner and openSettings.

Step 2:Navigate to thePrivacy and securitytab on your left and click onSecurity.

Step 3:Scroll down to theAdvancedsection and enable theUse secure DNSoption.

Bonus: How to Bypass the “Your Connection Is Not Private” Error

If the “Your connection is not private” error occurs for one website, and you need to visit it right away, you can bypass the error in Chrome. To do so, click onAdvanced> selectProceed to [website domain name].

Note: It is not recommended to visit such websites, especially for financial transactions, as they aren’t safe.

You can also configure Chrome to ignore such SSL connection errors entirely. For that, typechrome://flagsin the address bar and pressEnter. Search for theAllow invalid certificates for resources loaded from localhostflag. Click thedrop-down menunext to it and selectEnabled.

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Last updated on 01 May, 2024

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