{"id":25842,"date":"2024-02-07T03:23:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T03:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=25842"},"modified":"2024-04-26T11:10:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T11:10:46","slug":"err_cert_authority_invalid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/err_cert_authority_invalid\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolving ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID Errors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error is a common yet fixable issue that occurs when your browser cannot verify the validity of a website&#8217;s SSL certificate. This error can be frustrating for both website owners and users, as it serves as a warning sign that something might be amiss with the site&#8217;s security, potentially scaring off visitors. Understanding this error, its variations, causes, and solutions can help you navigate and resolve the issue effectively, ensuring a secure and seamless browsing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(51,57,241);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339f1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_90\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/info-icon-cta.png\" alt=\"Say goodbye to website errors\" title=\"Say goodbye to website errors\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Say goodbye to website errors<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Achieve peace of mind with 99.99% uptime on 10Web Managed <br>WordPress Hosting, powered by Google Cloud. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-90\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Learn How<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-err_cert_authority_invalid-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you&#8217;re trying to send a secret letter, but the recipient doesn&#8217;t trust the courier. That&#8217;s essentially what&#8217;s happening here. This error crops up when your browser gives the side-eye to your website&#8217;s SSL certificate, questioning its validity. It&#8217;s the browser&#8217;s way of saying, &#8220;I&#8217;m not sure I trust this connection,&#8221; much like you&#8217;d hesitate to open a door when you&#8217;re unsure who&#8217;s on the other side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This issue usually stems from a few key areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Self-signed certificates: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can save money but sometimes fail to earn the trust of web browsers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expired certificates: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything has an expiry date, and SSL certificates are no exception. If the certificate is expired, your visitors are guaranteed to see an error message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Certificates from non-trusted sources:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not all certificates come from entities that browsers trust. Free SSL certificates tend to cause these types of issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"variations-of-the-err_cert_authority_invalid-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variations of the ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appearance and message of the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error can differ based on the browser you&#8217;re using, as well as your operating system and the specific configuration of the certificate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some common variations you might encounter across different browsers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/your-connection-is-not-private\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your connection is not private<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead&#8221; (Mozilla Firefox)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This Connection Is Not Private&#8221; (Safari)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with these messages, browsers may display specific error codes like<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSURER<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DLG_FLAGS_INVALID_CA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These codes provide helpful clues about the nature of the issue, making it easier to address the underlying cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"chromes-caution-your-connection-is-not-private\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chrome&#8217;s caution: &#8220;your connection is not private&#8221;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Chrome is pretty straightforward. If you encounter this error, Chrome is telling you, &#8220;I don&#8217;t know the person who signed this website&#8217;s certificate, and I&#8217;m not about to start trusting them now.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome.jpg\" alt=\"The ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error screen.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-chrome-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common messages include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID &#8211; When the certificate&#8217;s name doesn&#8217;t match the website&#8217;s domain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET::ERR_CERT_WEAK_SIGNATURE_ALGORITHM &#8211; Hinting at a less secure method of verification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET::ERR_CERTIFICATE_TRANSPARENCY_REQUIRED &#8211; A demand for more openness about the certificate&#8217;s origins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID &#8211; When the certificate is either not yet valid or has expired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL CERTIFICATE ERROR &#8211; A general thumbs down to the SSL certificate&#8217;s credibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"firefoxs-warning-potential-security-risk-ahead\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firefox&#8217;s \u201cWarning: Potential Security Risk Ahead\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mozilla Firefox offers more information. The browser might not throw specific codes at you, but it does a stellar job at summarizing potential issues, such as misconfigurations or an out-of-sync computer clock. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox.jpg\" alt=\"Firefox's ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error message.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID-firefox-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look out for codes like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL_ERROR_RX_MALFORMED_HANDSHAKE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_KEY_PINNING_FAILURE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEC_ERROR_REUSED_ISSUER_AND_SERIAL<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firefox strives not to alarm you, but to arm you with knowledge about what might be amiss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"edges-familiar-message\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edge&#8217;s familiar message<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Edge might give you a sense of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu if you&#8217;re familiar with Chrome&#8217;s error messages, but it has its own set of variations to keep things interesting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DLG_FLAGS_SEC_CERTDATE_INVALID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DLG_FLAGS_INVALID_CA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DLG_FLAGS_SEC_CERT_CN_INVALID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERROR CODE: 0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge.jpg\" alt=\"Edge's ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error screen is almost identical to Chrome's.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-edge-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edge, like Chrome, opts for clarity and caution, offering a peek into what might be wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"safaris-this-connection-is-not-private\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari&#8217;s &#8220;This Connection Is Not Private&#8221;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari users are greeted with a message that&#8217;s as clear as a bell: something&#8217;s not right with the website&#8217;s certificate. It&#8217;s like a polite but firm warning sign urging you to reconsider your visit. This error often points towards an expired certificate, which is a common cause for the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari.jpg\" alt=\"This connection is not private message in Safari results from ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID errors.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-safari-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-rix-the-neterr_cert_authority_invalid-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to fix the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixing the ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error can be quite the journey, but fear not! We will walk through some solid steps to help you tackle this issue head-on. So, let&#8217;s dive into the solutions and get your browsing experience back on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an overview of methods to resolve the issue:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Run an SSL Server Test:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tools like Qualys SSL Labs can help determine if your certificate is correctly installed and trusted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain a Certificate from a Valid Authority: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid validation issues, opt for certificates from trusted CAs, including free options like Let&#8217;s Encrypt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Renew Your SSL Certificate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep your certificate up to date by renewing it before its expiration date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Troubleshoot Local Configuration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Try reloading the page, clearing your browser&#8217;s cache, or syncing your computer&#8217;s clock to ensure local settings aren&#8217;t causing the error.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adjust Network Settings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re on a public network, switch to a private one or use mobile data to check if the network is the issue. Conversely, if using a VPN or antivirus software, try turning these off to see if they interfere with certificate validation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wipe Your Computer&#8217;s SSL State:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clearing your SSL state can resolve issues related to cached, outdated, or invalid certificate information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90{\r\n          background-color: #000000;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 p{\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button{\r\n        background-color: rgb(51,57,241);\r\n      color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: #3339f1 !important;\r\n  }\r\n  #ctablocks_inline_90 .button:hover{\r\n    background: rgba(51,57,241,0.8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n        #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_info p {\r\n        padding-left: 36px;\r\n      }\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px;\r\n      }\r\n  @media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1260px) {\r\n      #ctablocks_inline_90 .ctablocks_content_button {\r\n          margin-left: 37px !important;\r\n      }\r\n  }\r\n  ;\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"ctablocks_inline_90\" class=\"ctablocks_container inline_type\r\n        \">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"ctablocks_content clear\">\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_info\">\r\n      \r\n            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/info-icon-cta.png\" alt=\"Say goodbye to website errors\" title=\"Say goodbye to website errors\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t            <h4>Say goodbye to website errors<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <p>Achieve peace of mind with 99.99% uptime on 10Web Managed <br>WordPress Hosting, powered by Google Cloud. <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ctablocks_content_button\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/ai-website-builder\/\" class=\"button\" data-gtag=\"sign-up-blog\" data-buttontype=\"sign-up\" data-gtag=\"cta-90\" data-buttontype=\"cta-inline\"\r\n\t        >Learn How<\/a>\r\n            \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<h3 id=\"1-run-an-ssl-server-test\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Run an SSL server test<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kicking things off, if you&#8217;ve recently installed an SSL certificate and then encountered this error, it&#8217;s possible something didn&#8217;t go quite right during installation. Tools like Qualys SSL Labs offer a straightforward way to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check your certificate&#8217;s health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Simply enter your domain and let the tool do its magic. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An A+ score is what you&#8217;re aiming for, indicating a well-installed and trusted certificate. If the score is less than perfect, consider getting a certificate from a more reliable source.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit an SSL check website, such as Qualys SSL Labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your website&#8217;s URL into the provided field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Submit&#8221; or the equivalent button to start the test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the results to identify any issues with your SSL certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"2-get-a-certificate-from-a-valid-authority\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Get a certificate from a valid authority<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the days when self-signed certificates were the go-to. In the era of Let\u2019s Encrypt and similar services, obtaining a free, browser-trusted certificate has never been easier. For instance, 10Web customers enjoy the perk of free SSL certificates and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360027856071-How-to-Generate-a-Free-SSL-Certificate-in-10Web-Dashboard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automatic installation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring smooth sailing without the hassle of manual configuration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl.jpg\" alt=\"Generating an SSL certificate in the 10Web dashboard gives you a valid certificate from a trusted source helping you avoid seeing ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID errors.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/err_cert_authority_invalid-install-valid-ssl-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-renew-your-ssl-certificate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Renew your SSL certificate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL certificates have an expiration date to ensure ongoing security through periodic validation. If you&#8217;re using a custom SSL certificate, keeping track of its renewal date is crucial. Once renewed, visit your website to see if that corrects the error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-try-reloading-the-page-or-try-incognito-mode\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Try reloading the page (or try incognito mode)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the most straightforward solutions prove effective. A quick page refresh or a dive into incognito mode can miraculously clear the error, indicating a temporary hiccup or a cache-related issue. If incognito mode works, it&#8217;s a clear sign that your browser&#8217;s cache is the culprit.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Ctrl+R (Windows) or Cmd+R (macOS) to reload the page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To open incognito mode, press Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+N (macOS) in Chrome or most browsers. Try reaccessing the site.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"5-clear-your-browser-cache-and-cookies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Clear your browser cache and cookies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If incognito mode points to a cache issue, clearing your browser&#8217;s cache and cookies is the next logical step. This process varies across browsers but is generally straightforward. Clearing the cache refreshes the stored data on your browser, potentially eliminating the error&#8217;s cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Google Chrome (Windows &amp; macOS):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the three dots in the upper right corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to More tools &gt; Clear browsing data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the time range (select &#8220;All time&#8221; to clear everything).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check &#8220;Cookies and other site data&#8221; and &#8220;Cached images and files.&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Clear data.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome clear browser data with images and files selected\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clar-Chrome-browser-cache-images-and-files-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"6-sync-your-computers-clock\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Sync your computer\u2019s clock<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An incorrect system clock can lead to all sorts of security errors, including our infamous NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID. Ensuring your computer&#8217;s time is accurately synced\u2014be it on Windows or macOS\u2014can sometimes instantly fix the issue. This step is crucial for the SSL handshake process, which relies on accurate time stamps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Windows:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click the time on the taskbar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Adjust date\/time.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time.jpg\" alt=\"Adjust the date and time by right-clicking in the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/adjust-date-time-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle &#8220;Set time automatically&#8221; to On.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Sync now&#8221; under &#8220;Synchronize your clock.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>macOS:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Apple menu &gt; System Preferences &gt; Date &amp; Time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If locked, click the lock to make changes (enter your admin password).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check &#8220;Set date and time automatically.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Date and time page in Mac settings\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Mac-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an Apple time server.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"7-try-a-different-network\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Try a different network<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network security settings can trigger this SSL error, especially on public Wi-Fi. Testing your website access through a different network, such as your mobile data, can help identify if the issue is network-specific. If the error disappears, it might be time to reconsider your network choice or invest in a reliable VPN for safer browsing on public networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-disable-your-vpn-or-antivirus-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Disable your VPN or antivirus software<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flip side, if you&#8217;re already using a VPN or have antivirus software active, these could be the sources of the problem. Temporarily disabling them and accessing the site could reveal whether they&#8217;re causing the SSL error. If the issue resolves, tweaking the settings or updating the software could be the fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Windows &amp; macOS:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the VPN or antivirus icon in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (macOS).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click (or control-click on macOS) the icon and select &#8220;Disable&#8221; or the equivalent option. Duration options may vary; select the shortest one for testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retry accessing the website. If successful, consider adjusting the VPN or antivirus settings for a more permanent fix.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"9-wipe-your-computers-ssl-state\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Wipe your computer\u2019s SSL state<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows users can clear their SSL state via the Internet Options menu, which is similar to clearing a browser&#8217;s cache but specifically for SSL certificates. Mac users may need to remove untrusted certificates from their Keychain Access. This step ensures your system isn&#8217;t holding onto any outdated or incorrect certificate information that could lead to the error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Windows:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: calc(56.23028391167192% + 41px); height: 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color-scheme: light;\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.arcade.software\/TKBFAsdqlNvKTJqxoxnB?embed&amp;show_copy_link=true\" title=\"Clear SSL State\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Control Panel &gt; Internet Options &gt; Content tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Clear SSL state.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Clear SSL state selected for internet options\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Clear-SSL-state-windows-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;OK&#8221; and restart your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>macOS:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Finder &gt; Applications &gt; Utilities &gt; Keychain Access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the &#8220;Category&#8221; section, select &#8220;Certificates.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for certificates with a red &#8220;X&#8221; and select them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click the certificate and choose &#8220;Delete.&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your admin password if prompted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"summing-things-up\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summing things up<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error is like a digital handshake that didn&#8217;t quite land. 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This error can be frustrating for both website owners and users, as it serves as a warning sign that something might be amiss with the site&#8217;s security, potentially scaring off visitors. 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