{"id":26751,"date":"2024-02-20T13:44:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T13:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=26751"},"modified":"2024-11-14T11:29:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T11:29:13","slug":"net-err_cert_date_invalid-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/net-err_cert_date_invalid-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolving the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error, often appearing as a stern &#8220;your connection is not private&#8221; warning, is a common sight that can unsettle both website visitors and owners alike. This error acts as a digital stop sign, indicating that the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate of the website you&#8217;re trying to visit has some issues, specifically with its validity dates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL certificates are the backbone of secure internet browsing, encrypting data in transit between your browser and the website&#8217;s server. They serve as a guarantee that the information you send and receive is secure and only accessible to the intended parties. When there&#8217;s a hiccup with these certificates, such as an expiration or a mismatch in the date, browsers will flag this to users, often leading to the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error.<\/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=\"variations-of-the-error-across-browsers-and-devices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variations of the error across browsers and devices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your browser and device, this error can manifest in various forms, tailoring its message to fit the platform&#8217;s design and language. Here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Google Chrome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> users might encounter a straightforward &#8220;Your connection is not private&#8221; message, with detailed error codes like NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mozilla Firefox<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may present a &#8220;Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead&#8221; alert, emphasizing the risk before proceeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Microsoft Edge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> displays a similar warning to Chrome, potentially including the number of days since the certificate expired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might show a more subdued pop-up, urging users to examine the certificate details before deciding to proceed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"common-causes-for-this-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common causes for this error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error can stem from several issues, ranging from user-side problems to technical glitches on the website itself:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Incorrect system time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your device&#8217;s date and time are set incorrectly, it can misinterpret the validity of SSL certificates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Outdated browser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: An older browser version might not recognize newer SSL standards, leading to errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expired SSL certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The most direct cause is an SSL certificate that has actually expired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Antivirus or firewall interference<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sometimes, security software can mistakenly block or flag secure connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-resolve-the-neterr_cert_date_invalid-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to resolve the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error requires a deep dive into the root causes and a detailed guide on resolving it. The solutions involve both simple checks and technical adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"special-considerations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special considerations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error is often a straightforward fix, it&#8217;s essential to approach bypassing this error with caution. Circumventing the warning without understanding the risk can expose you to insecure connections, making your data vulnerable to interception. Always ensure the website you&#8217;re trying to access is trustworthy and consider the security implications before proceeding past these warnings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding and addressing the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error ensures a safer browsing experience, reinforcing the trustworthiness and security of internet connections in our increasingly digital world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reload-the-page\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reload the page<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reloading the page is effective because it prompts your browser to reinitiate a request to the server. This action can correct temporary network errors, glitches in the server&#8217;s response, or momentary disruptions in your internet connection that may have prevented the browser from properly verifying the website&#8217;s SSL certificate during the initial request. Essentially, it gives the verification process a &#8220;second chance&#8221; without the interference that may have caused the error initially.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the reload or refresh button in your browser, typically found near the address bar. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut `F5` on Windows or `Cmd + R` on Mac. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the error persists, try holding down `Shift` and clicking the reload button to force a more thorough refresh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"avoid-using-public-wi-fi\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using public Wi-Fi <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Wi-Fi networks often lack strong security measures, making them vulnerable to attacks such as man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, where attackers intercept communication between your browser and the website you&#8217;re trying to access. This interception can disrupt the normal SSL certificate validation process, leading to errors. Using a secure, private network avoids these vulnerabilities, ensuring a direct and secure connection to websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disconnect from the public Wi-Fi network. This is usually done from the network settings on your computer or device. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to a trusted private network, preferably one that is password-protected and encrypted with WPA2 or WPA3 security. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retry accessing the website to see if the SSL error is resolved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"verify-your-systems-date-and-time-settings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify your system&#8217;s date and time settings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL certificates are time-sensitive, meaning they have a specific valid from and to date. If your device&#8217;s date and time are significantly incorrect, it can misinterpret a valid certificate as expired or not yet valid, leading to SSL errors. Correcting your system&#8217;s clock ensures that your browser can accurately assess the validity of SSL certificates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"Date and time page in the Windows settings\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Date-and-time-Windows-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Settings by pressing `Win + I`. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Time &amp; Language &gt; Date &amp; Time. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable &#8220;Set time automatically&#8221; and &#8220;Set time zone automatically&#8221; for accurate synchronization. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><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\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open System Preferences from the Apple menu. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on Date &amp; Time. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check &#8220;Set date and time automatically&#8221; and choose the appropriate time server. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"check-if-the-ssl-certificate-is-valid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if the SSL certificate is valid<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying whether the SSL certificate itself has expired is crucial because an expired certificate is a common cause of NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID errors. This step helps determine if the issue is on the website owner&#8217;s side, requiring renewal of their SSL certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a different device or network to access the website. If the SSL error persists across different environments, it&#8217;s likely the certificate has expired. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use online SSL check tools by searching for &#8220;SSL certificate checker&#8221; in a search engine and entering the website&#8217;s URL to check its certificate status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how you can use these tools:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL shopper SSL checker<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker.jpg\" alt=\"SSL Shopper online tool to check validity of SSL certificates. \" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-checker-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sslshopper.com\/ssl-checker.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL Shopper&#8217;s SSL Checker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your server&#8217;s public hostname into the provided field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the &#8220;Check SSL&#8221; button to get a detailed report of your SSL certificate&#8217;s status and configuration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualys SSL Labs&#8217; SSL server test<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test.jpg\" alt=\"Qualys SSL Lab tests SSL server configurations. \" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/SSL-test-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssllabs.com\/ssltest\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualys SSL Labs&#8217; SSL Server Test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the hostname of the website or server you&#8217;re testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optionally, select &#8220;Do not show the results on the boards&#8221; if you prefer the test result to remain private.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the &#8220;Submit&#8221; button for a comprehensive analysis of the SSL\/TLS security of the web server.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"install-the-latest-version-of-your-operating-system-and-browser\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the latest version of your operating system and browser <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both operating systems and browsers regularly update their security features and the list of trusted certificate authorities (CAs). An outdated OS or browser might not recognize newer SSL certificates or might lack recent security protocols, leading to SSL errors. Updating ensures compatibility with current SSL standards and enhances overall security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates.jpg\" alt=\"Windows update page in windows settings.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Windows-updates-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Update &gt; Check for updates. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Mac system update window\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Update-Mac-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open System Preferences &gt; Software Update &gt; Update Now. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browsers<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the browser&#8217;s menu (often a three-dot or bar icon), navigate to Help &gt; About.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This typically triggers an automatic check and update process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"turn-off-antivirus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off antivirus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some antivirus software includes features that intercept and scan SSL certificates to prevent phishing and other security threats. While protective, these features can sometimes mistakenly block or alter SSL communications, leading to errors. Temporarily disabling these features can help determine if they are the cause of SSL certificate issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To turn your antivirus software off:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your antivirus software&#8217;s main interface. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a temporary disable option, often found in the settings or protection features section. Be sure to only disable it for a short time and re-enable it after testing. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After disabling, refresh the website to check if the SSL error is resolved. Remember to re-enable your antivirus immediately afterward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"manage-your-browser-extensions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage your browser extensions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browser extensions can modify webpage content, interfere with normal website loading, or affect how SSL certificates are processed. Some extensions might be outdated or incompatible with current web standards, leading to SSL errors. Identifying and disabling such extensions can restore normal SSL processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Chrome<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome.jpg\" alt=\"Extensions page in Chrome with the disabled toggle highlighted.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Disable-extensions-Chrome-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/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 of Chrome, hover over &#8220;More tools,&#8221; and select &#8220;Extensions.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle the switch under each extension to enable or disable it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Remove&#8221; to delete extensions you no longer need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Details&#8221; for options like allowing in incognito mode or accessing the extension&#8217;s dedicated options page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mozilla Firefox<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner, then select &#8220;Add-ons and Themes.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the toggle switch next to each extension.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the three dots next to the extension and select &#8220;Remove.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;More&#8221; to see detailed information and settings for each extension.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Extensions in Safari\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Disabling-extensions-Mac-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Safari open, click &#8220;Safari&#8221; in the menu bar, then &#8220;Preferences.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the &#8220;Extensions&#8221; tab to see your installed extensions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check or uncheck boxes to enable\/disable extensions, or click &#8220;Uninstall&#8221; to remove them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"delete-browser-cache-and-cookies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delete browser cache and cookies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your browser&#8217;s cache and cookies store information about websites you visit, including SSL certificate data. Over time, this data can become outdated or corrupt, which might cause SSL errors when the browser tries to validate a website&#8217;s certificate using stale information. Clearing the cache and cookies forces the browser to download fresh data, including up-to-date SSL certificate information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Chrome<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><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\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press `Ctrl + Shift + Delete` (Windows) or `Command + Shift + Delete` (Mac).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the time range for which you want to clear data. To clear everything, select &#8220;All time.&#8221;<\/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;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Clear data.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mozilla Firefox<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Firefox clear browser cache site data and cookies\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Firefox-clear-site-data-and-cookies-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use `Ctrl + Shift + Delete` (Windows) or `Command + Shift + Delete` (Mac).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the time range and check &#8220;Cookies&#8221; and &#8220;Cache.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the &#8220;Clear Now&#8221; button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache.jpg\" alt=\"Safari Clearing website data page\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Clearing-Safari-cache-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Safari&#8221; in the menu and select &#8220;Preferences.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Manage Website Data&#8221; to see cookies and click &#8220;Remove All&#8221; to delete them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the &#8220;Develop&#8221; menu (enable in Preferences &gt; Advanced if not visible), select &#8220;Empty Caches.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"clear-ssl-state\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear SSL state<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your operating system stores SSL certificate information to speed up future connections to websites. However, if this cached information becomes outdated or corrupt, it can lead to SSL errors. Clearing the SSL state removes this stored data, allowing your system to retrieve fresh certificate information on your next website visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To purge SSL cache in Windows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><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\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Control Panel and click on Internet Options <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Content tab &gt; Clear SSL State. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"change-your-dns-server\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your DNS server<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS servers play a crucial role in translating domain names into IP addresses. A slow or unreliable DNS server can lead to connection issues, including SSL certificate errors. Using a faster, more reliable public DNS server can improve your connection stability and security, reducing the likelihood of SSL errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"Setting in Windows where DNS servers are changed\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Windows-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for &#8220;Control Panel&#8221; in the start menu and open it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;Network and Internet&#8221; and then &#8220;Network and Sharing Center&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;Change adapter settings&#8221; on the left sidebar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click your network connection (either &#8220;Ethernet&#8221; or &#8220;Wi-Fi&#8221;) and select &#8220;Properties&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4) and click &#8220;Properties&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;Use the following DNS server addresses&#8221; and input your preferred and alternate DNS server addresses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm Settings: Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to save your changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macOS<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Settings in the Mac system where DNS servers can be changed\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Change-DNS-server-in-Mac-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Apple menu and select &#8220;System Preferences&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;Network&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click &#8220;Advanced&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the &#8220;DNS&#8221; tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the &#8220;+&#8221; button to add new DNS server addresses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;OK&#8221; and then &#8220;Apply&#8221; to save your settings. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error indicates issues with verifying a website&#8217;s SSL certificate, impacting your secure connection to the site. By understanding the technical reasons behind each solution and following detailed steps to implement fixes, you can effectively troubleshoot and resolve this error. 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