{"id":64281,"date":"2022-09-21T10:49:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T10:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=64281"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:18:27","slug":"err_ssl_protocol_error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/err_ssl_protocol_error","title":{"rendered":"ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR: What it means and 11 ways to fix it"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><strong>ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR<\/strong> is a browser error that prevents users from establishing a secure connection with a website. It typically occurs due to an expired or misconfigured SSL certificate, incorrect system time settings, outdated browser versions, or interference from security software like antivirus or VPNs.<\/p><p>This issue can affect all major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. When the connection fails, each displays slightly different error messages.<\/p><p>To fix ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR, users can follow a step-by-step troubleshooting process that includes updating their browser, correcting system time, clearing browser cache, and adjusting SSL\/TLS settings. Site owners may need to reconfigure their SSL certificate, fix mixed content issues, or update server protocols.<\/p><p>In this guide, you&rsquo;ll learn:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What causes ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How the error appears across different browsers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 practical fixes tailored for users and developers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventive measures to avoid future SSL errors<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Let&rsquo;s start by understanding what this error means and why it occurs.<\/p><p>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-does-err-ssl-protocol-error-happen\"><strong>Why Does ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR Happen?<\/strong><\/h2><p>ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR occurs when a browser fails to verify the <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/what-is-ssl\">SSL<\/a> certificate of a website, breaking the secure connection. This typically results from issues related to outdated software, system misconfigurations, or invalid SSL\/TLS certificates. Below are the most common causes that trigger this error:<\/p><p><strong>Misconfigured SSL certificates<\/strong><\/p><p>Your web browser can&rsquo;t verify the SSL\/TLS certificate if it is installed incorrectly. For example, its domain name doesn&rsquo;t match that of the website, or it has an incomplete chain due to a missing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssl.com\/article\/what-is-a-certificate-authority-ca\/\">certificate authority<\/a> (CA).<\/p><p>Web browsers block access when an SSL\/TLS certificate is expired, as it signals an insecure connection to the browser.<\/p><p><strong>Incorrect date and time settings<\/strong><\/p><p>SSL\/TLS certificates have an expiration date to encourage users to update them regularly. This ensures optimal security and compliance with evolving security standards.<\/p><p>If your device&rsquo;s date and time settings are incorrect, your browser may wrongly deem an SSL\/TLS certificate expired and will not then initiate the handshake.<\/p><p><strong>Outdated browser or operating system<\/strong><\/p><p>Outdated web browsers and operating systems often lack support for the latest protocols or security standards, preventing them from verifying an SSL\/TLS certificate and establishing a secure connection.<\/p><p>For example, your system will reject the connection if your browser only supports <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/what-is-tls\">TLS<\/a> 1.1 and the website uses TLS 3.1.<\/p><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Pro tip<\/h4>\n                    <p> Incompatible SSL\/TLS might also cause the <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/ssl-version-cipher-mismatch-error\">ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH<\/a> error. Check our tutorial for solutions to the issue.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p><strong>Mixed content issues<\/strong><\/p><p>ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR might show up when your website uses the HTTPS protocol but contains content served via HTTP. It occurs when you load content from sources other than your server or if there are outdated HTTP references in your code.<\/p><p>When you use both HTTP and HTTPS, your web browser can&rsquo;t securely connect to the website and load its content.<\/p><p><strong>Third-party software interference<\/strong><\/p><p>ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR might occur if third-party software falsely blocks the SSL\/TLS certificate or interferes with the connection. Overly strict traffic filtering rules &ndash; either by design or due to misconfiguration &ndash; are commonly the cause in this instance.<\/p><p>Third-party software that may cause an SSL\/TLS error includes your operating system&rsquo;s firewall, an antivirus utility, or a browser extension.<\/p><p>Now that you understand the causes, let&rsquo;s explore how this error appears across different browsers.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-err-ssl-protocol-error-look-on-different-browsers\"><strong>How does ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR look on different browsers?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Each web browser displays ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR differently. Here&rsquo;s how this error appears across popular browsers:<\/p><p><strong>Google Chrome<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042d4731\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1714\" height=\"964\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/public\" alt=\"The ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR appearance on Google Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-115623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=1714,fit=scale-down 1714w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1714px) 100vw, 1714px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>When encountering this SSL issue, Google Chrome displays a &ldquo;This site can&rsquo;t provide a secure connection&rdquo; message and indicates that the website sent an invalid response. It also includes the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR error code.<\/p><p><strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042d5cc5\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"602\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/microsoft-edge-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/public\" alt=\"The ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR appearance in Microsoft Edge\" class=\"wp-image-115624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/microsoft-edge-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=887,fit=scale-down 887w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/microsoft-edge-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/microsoft-edge-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/microsoft-edge-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Microsoft Edge displays a &ldquo;The connection for this site is not secure&rdquo; message, with the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR code. It also provides a <strong>Diagnose issue <\/strong>button to help users troubleshoot the problem.<\/p><p><strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042d72ec\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1460\" height=\"627\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-firefox-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/public\" alt=\"The ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR appearance in Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-115625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-firefox-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=1460,fit=scale-down 1460w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-firefox-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-firefox-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-firefox-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-firefox-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Firefox displays a &ldquo;Secure Connection Failed&rdquo; message and shows the error as SSL_ERROR_RX_MALFORMED_HANDSHAKE or SSL_ERROR_INTERNAL_ERROR_ALERT. It also lists potential causes for the error.<\/p><p><strong>Safari<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042d8a5f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1720\" height=\"780\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/public\" alt=\"The ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR appearance in Safari\" class=\"wp-image-115626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=1720,fit=scale-down 1720w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-err-ssl-protocol-error.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1720px) 100vw, 1720px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Unlike other browsers, Safari doesn&rsquo;t display a formal error message for this SSL\/TLS connection issue. Instead, it simply displays &ldquo;Safari Can&rsquo;t Open the Page,&rdquo; and explains that it can&rsquo;t establish a secure connection.<\/p><p>Once you recognize how the error appears, the next step is troubleshooting. Below are the most effective ways to fix ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR based on its underlying causes.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fix-err-ssl-protocol-error\"><strong>How to fix ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR<\/strong><\/h2><p>With so many possible causes, determining a solution for ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR can be tricky. In this section, we will describe different methods for fixing this error.<\/p><p>Start with the first one, proceed to the next if the issue persists, and so on until you find the solution.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-and-correct-your-device-s-date-and-time\"><strong>1. Check and correct your device&rsquo;s date and time<\/strong><\/h3><p>As discussed earlier, incorrect system date and time settings can prevent your web browser from validating SSL\/TLS certificates.<\/p><p>ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR can occur if your system time is incorrect either before the certificate&rsquo;s issue date or after it has expired.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to readjust your system&rsquo;s date and time settings on Windows and macOS. Note that the steps may vary depending on your operating system&rsquo;s version.<\/p><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the<strong> Start menu<\/strong> and select<strong> Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Time &amp; language<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Date &amp; time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle<strong> Set time automatically<\/strong> and <strong>Set time zone automatically<\/strong> to <strong>On<\/strong>. If they are already on, retoggle them to reset the settings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042da416\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"591\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-time-language-date-time-set-time-automatically-set-time-zone-automatically-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"Windows Time and Language menu's Date and Time setting with the Set time zone automatically and Set time automatically options highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-115628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-time-language-date-time-set-time-automatically-set-time-zone-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=1038,fit=scale-down 1038w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-time-language-date-time-set-time-automatically-set-time-zone-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-time-language-date-time-set-time-automatically-set-time-zone-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-time-language-date-time-set-time-automatically-set-time-zone-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-time-language-date-time-set-time-automatically-set-time-zone-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Apple <\/strong>icon from the menu bar and select<strong> System Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>General<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Date &amp; Time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate the <strong>Set date and time automatically<\/strong> setting.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042dbb28\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1410\" height=\"986\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-general-date-time-set-time-and-date-automatically-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"MacOS' Date and Time setting's Set time and Date automatically option highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-115629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-general-date-time-set-time-and-date-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=1410,fit=scale-down 1410w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-general-date-time-set-time-and-date-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-general-date-time-set-time-and-date-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-general-date-time-set-time-and-date-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-general-date-time-set-time-and-date-automatically-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-clear-browser-cache-cookies-and-ssl-state\"><strong>2. Clear browser cache, cookies, and SSL state<\/strong><\/h3><p>Caches, cookies, and SSL states store data about certificates of previously visited websites. An error might arise if your browser tries to use stored data that is no longer valid.<\/p><p><a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/clear-browser-cache\">Clearing caches<\/a> forces your web browser to fetch new information from the server, potentially resolving the connection error. Here&rsquo;s how to do it on the most popular web browsers.<\/p><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Deleting your browser&rsquo;s cache and cookies will log you out of all previously visited websites.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p><strong>Google Chrome<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>three dots icon<\/strong> in the top-right corner and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to<strong> Privacy and security <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Clear browsing data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab and choose a time frame for deletion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the type of data you want to delete by checking the box. For the best chance of success, check all the boxes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click<strong> Clear data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042dd54f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1252\" height=\"1172\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-delete-browsing-data-basic-selected.png\/public\" alt=\"Google Chrome's Delete browsing data menu with the Basic tab selected\" class=\"wp-image-115630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-delete-browsing-data-basic-selected.png\/w=1252,fit=scale-down 1252w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-delete-browsing-data-basic-selected.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-delete-browsing-data-basic-selected.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-delete-browsing-data-basic-selected.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-delete-browsing-data-basic-selected.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1252px) 100vw, 1252px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>three horizontal dots icon<\/strong> and go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the sidebar &rarr; <strong>Privacy, search, and services <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Clear browsing data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click<strong> Choose what to clear<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand the <strong>Time range <\/strong>drop-down menu and select your preferred time frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the data type you wish to delete, preferably all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Clear now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042dee0d\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"837\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/public\" alt=\"Microsoft Edge's cache and browsing data deletion page\" class=\"wp-image-129115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/w=806,fit=scale-down 806w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/w=289,fit=scale-down 289w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/w=144,fit=scale-down 144w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>hamburger menu<\/strong> and go to <strong>History<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Clear recent history<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a time frame from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the data type you want to delete and click <strong>Clear<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042e0a08\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"479\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/public\" alt=\"Firefox cache and browsing data deletion page\" class=\"wp-image-129116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/w=408,fit=scale-down 408w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/w=256,fit=scale-down 256w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-cache-and-browsing-data-deletion-page.png\/w=128,fit=scale-down 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Safari<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the top menu bar &rarr; <strong>Safari <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the<strong> Privacy<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Manage Website Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042e2528\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1652\" height=\"652\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-privacy-manage-website-data-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"Safari's Privacy management menu with the Manage Website Data button highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-115631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-privacy-manage-website-data-highlighted.png\/w=1652,fit=scale-down 1652w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-privacy-manage-website-data-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-privacy-manage-website-data-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-privacy-manage-website-data-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-privacy-manage-website-data-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/safari-privacy-manage-website-data-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1652px) 100vw, 1652px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Remove All <\/strong>and confirm your action.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>Clearing SSL state<\/strong><\/p><p>If you use Windows, you&rsquo;ll also need to delete the SSL state via the operating system&rsquo;s Control Panel because the browser cache may not store that data. Here&rsquo;s how to do it:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>and select<strong> Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the side menu and click <strong>Internet Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>Content<\/strong> tab, click <strong>Clear SSL state<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042e3fe8\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"524\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-internet-properties-content-clear-ssl-state-highlighted-1.png\/public\" alt=\"Windows' Internet Properties' Content tab with Clear SSL state highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-116497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-internet-properties-content-clear-ssl-state-highlighted-1.png\/w=401,fit=scale-down 401w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-internet-properties-content-clear-ssl-state-highlighted-1.png\/w=230,fit=scale-down 230w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-internet-properties-content-clear-ssl-state-highlighted-1.png\/w=115,fit=scale-down 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-update-the-web-browser-and-operating-system\"><strong>3. Update the web browser and operating system<\/strong><\/h3><p>Updating your web browser and operating system ensures this software has the new features to handle the latest security standards, potentially resolving SSL errors. Here&rsquo;s how to update the most popular operating systems and web browsers.<\/p><p><strong>Google Chrome<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>three dots<\/strong> <strong>icon <\/strong>and go to <strong>Settings <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>About Chrome<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chrome will automatically check for updates and install them if available.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042e58d8\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1737\" height=\"781\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/google-chrome-update-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"Google Chrome's update menu\" class=\"wp-image-129117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/google-chrome-update-menu.png\/w=1737,fit=scale-down 1737w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/google-chrome-update-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/google-chrome-update-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/google-chrome-update-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/google-chrome-update-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/google-chrome-update-menu.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1737px) 100vw, 1737px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Relaunch<\/strong> to complete the update process.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>three horizontal dots icon<\/strong> and head to <strong>Help and feedback<\/strong> &rarr;<strong> About Microsoft Edge<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edge will automatically check for updates and install them.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042e6f5a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1789\" height=\"644\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-update-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"Microsoft Edge's update menu\" class=\"wp-image-129118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-update-menu.png\/w=1789,fit=scale-down 1789w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-update-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-update-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-update-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-update-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-update-menu.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1789px) 100vw, 1789px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, restart the browser.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the<strong> burger icon <\/strong>and hit<strong> Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>Firefox Updates<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Check for updates<\/strong> to see if there&rsquo;s a new update available. If so, install it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042e85f8\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1230\" height=\"279\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-update-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"Firefox's update menu\" class=\"wp-image-129119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-update-menu.png\/w=1230,fit=scale-down 1230w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-update-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-update-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-update-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-update-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1230px) 100vw, 1230px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Updating Safari &#129517;<\/h4>\n                    <p> Safari doesn&rsquo;t have a dedicated updater. You can install newer patches by updating macOS, which we will explain in the following section.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>Meanwhile, here&rsquo;s a guide to updating your device&rsquo;s OS:<\/p><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the<strong> Start menu<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Settings<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click<strong> Check for updates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If updates are available, click <strong>Download &amp; install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042e9f33\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1033\" height=\"744\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-windows-update-download-install-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"Windows update menu's Download and Install button highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-115633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-windows-update-download-install-highlighted.png\/w=1033,fit=scale-down 1033w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-windows-update-download-install-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-windows-update-download-install-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-windows-update-download-install-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-windows-update-download-install-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to<strong> System Settings<\/strong> &rarr;<strong> General<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Software Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the system to check for updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If updates are available, click <strong>Update Now<\/strong> or <strong>Upgrade Now<\/strong> for a new version.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042eb8e2\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1418\" height=\"774\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/macos-operating-system-update-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"macOS' operating system update menu\" class=\"wp-image-129120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/macos-operating-system-update-menu.png\/w=1418,fit=scale-down 1418w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/macos-operating-system-update-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/macos-operating-system-update-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/macos-operating-system-update-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/macos-operating-system-update-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1418px) 100vw, 1418px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-disable-conflicting-browser-extensions\"><strong>4. Disable conflicting browser extensions<\/strong><\/h3><p>Some browser extensions, particularly those with content filtering features, may block SSL\/TLS handshakes and cause ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR. Disabling them may help resolve the issue. Here are the steps to do this on the most popular web browsers.<\/p><p><strong>Google Chrome<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>puzzle icon<\/strong> next to the address bar. Select <strong>Manage Extensions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deactivate the extension by clicking the toggle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042ed256\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1754\" height=\"996\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-all-extensions.png\/public\" alt=\"Google Chrome's All Extensions menu\" class=\"wp-image-115635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-all-extensions.png\/w=1754,fit=scale-down 1754w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-all-extensions.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-all-extensions.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-all-extensions.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-all-extensions.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-all-extensions.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1754px) 100vw, 1754px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>three horizontal dots icon<\/strong> and select <strong>Extensions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pop-up window will appear. Select <strong>Manage Extensions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit the toggle to deactivate the extension.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042eeae4\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1342\" height=\"696\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-extension-management-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"Microsoft Edge's extension management menu\" class=\"wp-image-129121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-extension-management-menu.png\/w=1342,fit=scale-down 1342w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-extension-management-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-extension-management-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-extension-management-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/microsoft-edge-extension-management-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>hamburger icon<\/strong> on the top bar. Go to <strong>Add-ons and themes<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Extensions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable each extension by toggling its respective switch.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042f00ff\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2488\" height=\"912\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-extension-management-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"Firefox's extension management menu\" class=\"wp-image-129122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-extension-management-menu.png\/w=2488,fit=scale-down 2488w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-extension-management-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-extension-management-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-extension-management-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-extension-management-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-extension-management-menu.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-extension-management-menu.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2488px) 100vw, 2488px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Safari<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the menu bar at the top of your screen and navigate to <strong>Safari <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Extensions<\/strong> tab and uncheck the box to deactivate the extensions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042f16e2\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1460\" height=\"1023\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/safari-extension-management-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"Safari extension management menu\" class=\"wp-image-129123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/safari-extension-management-menu.png\/w=1460,fit=scale-down 1460w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/safari-extension-management-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/safari-extension-management-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/safari-extension-management-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/safari-extension-management-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If you have multiple extensions, we recommend disabling all of them to see if this solves the problem, and if so, reenabling each of them one by one. After reactivating each extension, reload the website to determine whether that particular one is the culprit.<\/p><p>Once you identify the faulty extension, uninstall it from the management menu.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-try-a-vpn-to-bypass-network-restrictions\"><strong>5. Try a VPN to bypass network restrictions<\/strong><\/h3><p>A <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/what-is-vpn\">virtual private network (VPN)<\/a> can sometimes resolve ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR by bypassing network restrictions, geo-blocks, or regional internet regulations.<\/p><p>You can use any VPN, but ensure it is reputable to avoid security and privacy risks. We recommend <strong>NordVPN<\/strong> if you have the budget to pay for a VPN.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d042f2e58\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"357\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/opera-vpn-configuration-menu.png\/public\" alt=\"Opera VPN configuration menu\" class=\"wp-image-129124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/opera-vpn-configuration-menu.png\/w=1333,fit=scale-down 1333w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/opera-vpn-configuration-menu.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/opera-vpn-configuration-menu.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/opera-vpn-configuration-menu.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/opera-vpn-configuration-menu.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If you prefer a free option, <strong>Opera<\/strong>&rsquo;s built-in VPN may be a good alternative. While free VPNs are typically slow and unsuitable for long-term use, they may be sufficient for short-term troubleshooting.<\/p><p>Regardless of the VPN you&rsquo;ve chosen, simply connect to any endpoint and try reaccessing the website.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-temporarily-disable-antivirus-or-firewall\"><strong>6. Temporarily disable antivirus or firewall<\/strong><\/h3><p>Disabling your system&rsquo;s firewall and antivirus software can resolve the SSL\/TLS connection issue. This ensures that your device can communicate properly with the website without any interference.<\/p><p>However, the steps depend on your chosen software. Here&rsquo;s how to do so on the system&rsquo;s default firewall and antivirus.<\/p><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Start menu<\/strong> &rarr;<strong> Settings <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Manage settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d043003b1\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"597\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-virus-threat-protection-manage-settings-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"Windows' Virtus and threat protection menu with the Manage Settings option highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-116498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-virus-threat-protection-manage-settings-highlighted.png\/w=824,fit=scale-down 824w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-virus-threat-protection-manage-settings-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-virus-threat-protection-manage-settings-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/windows-virus-threat-protection-manage-settings-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toggle <strong>Real-time protection<\/strong> to <strong>Off<\/strong> and click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>System Settings<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Network <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the firewall by clicking the toggle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d043019db\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1406\" height=\"604\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-network-firewall-highlighted-1.png\/public\" alt=\"MacOS' Firewall toggle highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-116499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-network-firewall-highlighted-1.png\/w=1406,fit=scale-down 1406w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-network-firewall-highlighted-1.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-network-firewall-highlighted-1.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-network-firewall-highlighted-1.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-network-firewall-highlighted-1.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1406px) 100vw, 1406px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Immediately reactivate your firewall or antivirus software after confirming that the issue is or isn&rsquo;t related to the software. If it is the issue, try changing the settings or updating to a newer version instead of switching them off just to access a specific website.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-adjust-ssl-tls-and-quic-protocol-settings\"><strong>7. Adjust SSL\/TLS and QUIC protocol settings<\/strong><\/h3><p>The ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR error might appear if the browser is incompatible with the website&rsquo;s SSL\/TLS configurations. It may also happen when the browser uses the QUIC protocol, but the website doesn&rsquo;t support it.<\/p><p>Adjusting the SSL\/TLS settings and temporarily disabling the QUIC protocol in your web browser may resolve the issue.<\/p><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Changing your browser&rsquo;s SSL\/TLS setting can present security risks. Proceed with caution and avoid lowering the security threshold permanently.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to adjust these settings in different browsers.<\/p><p><strong>Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge<\/strong><\/p><p>Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have the same settings because they share the same underlying technology. They don&rsquo;t provide dedicated SSL\/TLS configuration options, but you can enable or disable certain features:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the address bar, enter <strong>chrome:\/\/flags<\/strong> for Chrome or <strong>edge:\/\/flags<\/strong> for Edge.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d04302f3a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1468\" height=\"1418\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-experiments.png\/public\" alt=\"Google Chrome's Experiments menu\" class=\"wp-image-115640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-experiments.png\/w=1468,fit=scale-down 1468w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-experiments.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-experiments.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-experiments.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/google-chrome-experiments.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1468px) 100vw, 1468px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experiment with disabling SSL\/TLS-related settings, such as <strong>TLS1.3 Early Data<\/strong> and <strong>Omitting the TLS client certificate if<\/strong> <strong>credential mode disallows<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>to see if it resolves the issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the <strong>Experimental QUIC protocol<\/strong> setting and disable it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart the browser to ensure the changes take effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong><\/p><p>Unlike Edge and Chrome, Firefox lets you adjust SSL\/TLS settings through its configuration menu. Here are the steps to do it:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <strong>about:config <\/strong>in the address bar and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept the warning and proceed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set <strong>security.tls.version.min<\/strong> to <strong>3<\/strong> to enable <strong>TLS 1.2<\/strong> as the minimum version and <strong>set security.tls.version.max<\/strong> to <strong>4<\/strong> to enable <strong>TLS 1.3<\/strong> as the maximum version.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d04304482\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2516\" height=\"850\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-tls-developer-settings.png\/public\" alt=\"Firefox's TLS developer settings\" class=\"wp-image-129125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-tls-developer-settings.png\/w=2516,fit=scale-down 2516w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-tls-developer-settings.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-tls-developer-settings.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-tls-developer-settings.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-tls-developer-settings.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-tls-developer-settings.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/firefox-tls-developer-settings.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2516px) 100vw, 2516px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change the <strong>network.http.http3.enable<\/strong> setting to <strong>false<\/strong> to disable the QUIC protocol.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Firefox to apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>For Safari users, you can&rsquo;t configure the SSL\/TLS settings because this configuration is integrated at the system level on your operating system.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-reset-network-settings\"><strong>8. Reset network settings<\/strong><\/h3><p>Network configurations including DNS, proxy, and firewall rules determine how your device establishes internet connections. Over time, these settings can become corrupted due to software updates, network changes, or conflicting configurations, potentially causing errors.<\/p><p>Resetting your system&rsquo;s network settings can help eliminate these issues. Here&rsquo;s how:<\/p><p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the<strong> Start menu<\/strong> and search for <strong>cmd<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch<strong> Command Prompt <\/strong>as an administrator.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the following commands one by one:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">netsh int ip reset\n\nnetsh winsock reset\n\nipconfig \/flushdns<\/pre><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart your computer to apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Apple icon and go to <strong>System Settings<\/strong> &rarr;<strong> Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your active network connection, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and click <strong>Details<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Forget This Network<\/strong> and confirm the deletion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-add your network connection and configure it as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d04305c2b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1316\" height=\"832\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-forget-this-network-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"MacOS' Forget This Network menu highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-115641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-forget-this-network-highlighted.png\/w=1316,fit=scale-down 1316w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-forget-this-network-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-forget-this-network-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-forget-this-network-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/macos-forget-this-network-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1316px) 100vw, 1316px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-check-for-mixed-content-issues\"><strong>9. Check for mixed content issues<\/strong><\/h3><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> This solution is for website owners, not users.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>If your website uses HTTPS but contains content served via HTTP, the web browser might be unable to establish a secure connection and show the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR message.<\/p><p>To identify if your website contains mixed content via a web browser, open your browser&rsquo;s developer tool and access your website. Look for &ldquo;Mixed Content&rdquo; warnings that indicate which resources are being loaded over HTTP.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d04307243\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1226\" height=\"582\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mixed-content-warning-on-web-browser-developer-tool-console.png\/public\" alt=\"Mixed content warnings on a web browser's developer tool console\" class=\"wp-image-129126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mixed-content-warning-on-web-browser-developer-tool-console.png\/w=1226,fit=scale-down 1226w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mixed-content-warning-on-web-browser-developer-tool-console.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mixed-content-warning-on-web-browser-developer-tool-console.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mixed-content-warning-on-web-browser-developer-tool-console.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/mixed-content-warning-on-web-browser-developer-tool-console.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1226px) 100vw, 1226px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If this type of warning message is present, update all internal resource URLs to use HTTPS instead of HTTP. This might involve editing the HTML, CSS, or JavaScript files directly or using a plugin for CMS platforms like WordPress. Ensure that third-party resources also use HTTPS.<\/p><p>Next, <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/ssl\/force-https-using-htaccess\">force all HTTP requests in your website to HTTPS<\/a> by redirecting them. If you use the Apache web server, add the following code to your<strong> .htaccess<\/strong> file:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">RewriteEngine On&nbsp;&nbsp;\n\nRewriteCond %{HTTPS} off&nbsp;&nbsp;\n\nRewriteRule (.*) https:\/\/%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]<\/pre><p>If you use NGINX, add the following server block to the web server configuration file, which might be <strong>nginx.conf<\/strong> or <strong>\/sites-available\/example.com,<\/strong> depending on your setup. Remember, replace <strong>example.com<\/strong> with your website&rsquo;s actual domain name.<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">server {&nbsp;&nbsp;\n\nlisten 80;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n\nserver_name example.com www.example.com;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n\nreturn 301 https:\/\/example.com$request_uri;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n\n}<\/pre><p>Save the changes and try reopening the website using your browser&rsquo;s private or incognito mode. This ensures caches don&rsquo;t interfere and cause other issues.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-verify-the-validity-of-your-ssl-tls-certificate\"><strong>10. Verify the validity of your SSL\/TLS certificate<\/strong><\/h3><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> This solution is for website owners.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>If you suspect your website&rsquo;s SSL\/TLS certificate is corrupted, revoked, or expired, use an online tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whynopadlock.com\/\">Why No Padlock?<\/a> to check its validity. Simply enter your website&rsquo;s URL to see if any problems are present.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d043089a5\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2362\" height=\"1248\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/why-no-paddock-test-results.png\/public\" alt=\"Why No Padlock test results\" class=\"wp-image-115644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/why-no-paddock-test-results.png\/w=2362,fit=scale-down 2362w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/why-no-paddock-test-results.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/why-no-paddock-test-results.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/why-no-paddock-test-results.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/why-no-paddock-test-results.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/why-no-paddock-test-results.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/why-no-paddock-test-results.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2362px) 100vw, 2362px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If so, the easiest way to fix this SSL configuration issue is to regenerate the certificate. The process will depend on the provider and <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-get-ssl-certificate\">how you obtained the SSL certificate<\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-check-web-server-configuration\"><strong>11. Check web server configuration<\/strong><\/h3><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> This solution is for website owners.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>Server misconfiguration, such as incorrect SSL certificate installation and protocol settings, can lead to connectivity errors like ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR.<\/p><p>Follow this procedure to ensure your server is correctly configured:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify that the SSL\/TLS certificate, intermediate certificates, and private key are correctly installed on the server using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssl.org\/\">SSL Certificate Checker<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your web server configuration, which is typically <strong>\/etc\/apache2\/apache2.conf <\/strong>for Apache and<strong> \/etc\/nginx <\/strong>for NGINX.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable outdated protocols like <strong>SSL 2.0<\/strong> and <strong>SSL 3.0<\/strong> and enable the newer <strong>TLS 1.2<\/strong> and <strong>TLS 1.3<\/strong>. If you use an Apache web server, add the following to your configuration file:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">SSLProtocol all -SSLv2 -SSLv3<\/pre><p>For NGINX servers, update ssl_protocols in the configuration file:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;<\/pre><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generate cipher suites for your web server using <a href=\"https:\/\/ssl-config.mozilla.org\/\">Mozilla&rsquo;s SSL Configuration Generator<\/a> to generate secure cipher suite configurations for your web servers.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e2d0430a150\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1742\" height=\"1514\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-ssl-configuration-generator.png\/public\" alt=\"Mozilla's SSL configuration generator\" class=\"wp-image-115645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-ssl-configuration-generator.png\/w=1742,fit=scale-down 1742w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-ssl-configuration-generator.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-ssl-configuration-generator.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-ssl-configuration-generator.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-ssl-configuration-generator.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mozilla-ssl-configuration-generator.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1742px) 100vw, 1742px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update your web server configuration with the newly generated cipher suite setting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the changes in your web server&rsquo;s configuration file.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart the web server to apply the updates. For Apache, use this command:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo systemctl restart apache2<\/pre><p>Or run the following for NGINX:<\/p><pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">sudo systemctl restart nginx<\/pre><p>Use the same <strong>SSL Certificate Checker<\/strong> tool again to look for warnings or errors and address them accordingly. Then, access your website in incognito or private browsing mode to see if the issue has been resolved.<\/p><p>After resolving the issue, it&rsquo;s important to apply preventive practices to reduce the chance of this error appearing again whether you&rsquo;re a site visitor or a server administrator.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prevent-err-ssl-protocol-error-in-the-future\"><strong>How to prevent ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR in the future<\/strong><\/h2><p>Encountering ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR can be annoying for both website visitors and owners. Here are some strategies to prevent this issue from happening again.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preventing-err-ssl-protocol-error-as-a-visitor\"><strong>Preventing ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR as a visitor<\/strong><\/h3><p>While the appearance of ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR is inevitable if the issue is on the website, follow the following practices to avoid it from the client side:<\/p><p><strong>Update your software<\/strong><\/p><p>As discussed, updating your web browser and operating system ensures they have the latest features to meet the newest security standards. This also helps prevent other issues, including bugs and security flaws.<\/p><p><strong>Configure your device properly<\/strong><\/p><p>Correctly configuring your system&rsquo;s time, date, and network settings ensures better browsing and smoother operation overall. We also recommend reassessing these configurations regularly.<\/p><p><strong>Install trustworthy software<\/strong><\/p><p>Only install reputable firewalls, antiviruses, extensions, and other software to ensure their configurations don&rsquo;t conflict with your system&rsquo;s settings.<\/p><p><strong>Use a VPN<\/strong><\/p><p>A VPN can tunnel your connection to avoid errors like ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR and improve privacy when surfing the internet. There&rsquo;s almost no downside to using a VPN daily, except occasional slowdowns or instability.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preventing-err-ssl-protocol-error-as-a-website-owner\"><strong>Preventing ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR as a website owner<\/strong><\/h3><p>Since ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR can harm your website&rsquo;s traffic, reputation, and conversion numbers, follow these practices to prevent it from happening again:<\/p><p><strong>Regularly update certificates<\/strong><\/p><p>Website owners must renew SSL\/TLS certificates on time to maintain a secure and uninterrupted connection. Monitor your certificates&rsquo; expiration dates and set up auto-renewal if available.<\/p><p><strong>Implement SSL best practices<\/strong><\/p><p>Use strong cipher suites, ensure your server only supports <strong>TLS 1.2<\/strong> and<strong> TLS 1.3<\/strong>, deactivate outdated protocols like <strong>SSL 2.0<\/strong> and <strong>SSL 3.0<\/strong>, and implement the<strong> HTTP Strict Transport Security<\/strong> (HSTS) header to prevent users from accessing insecure versions of your site.<\/p><p><strong>Conduct regular maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p>Regular server and website maintenance helps prevent errors, including SSL\/TLS-related ones. This includes updating server software, plugins, and frameworks to their latest versions, checking server configurations, and <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/website-security-audit\">performing website security audits<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Monitor your website<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-monitor-uptime-and-downtime\">Monitoring your website&rsquo;s uptime<\/a> helps identify issues like SSL errors sooner before they affect more users. <a href=\"\/ng\/web-hosting\">Hostinger web hosting<\/a> users can use the built-in analytics dashboard to detect performance irregularities, which typically point to problems with the website. If you want an automated alerting system, use a third-party tool like <strong>Site24x7<\/strong>.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-web-hosting\" href=\"\/ng\/web-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/public\" alt=\"Hostinger web hosting banner\" class=\"wp-image-98604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR occurs when web browsers fail to initiate a secure connection with the visited website due to SSL\/TLS issues. On the client side, this happens due to system misconfiguration or outdated software. Server-side problems like invalid SSL\/TLS can also be the culprit.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re a website visitor, resolve this issue by checking your device&rsquo;s configuration, updating all software in your system, using a VPN, and temporarily disabling the firewall and extensions.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, website owners can fix ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR by forcing all content to use HTTPS, reissuing the SSL\/TLS certificate, and reconfiguring the web server. Following these practices regularly can also prevent the issue from happening again.<\/p><p>We hope that this article has helped you in resolving ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR. If you need assistance or have any questions, leave us a comment below. Good luck!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-err-ssl-protocol-error-faq\"><strong>ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR FAQ<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748523153034\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why am I seeing the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR message?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR message appears due to expired or misconfigured SSL certificates, incorrect system date and time settings, outdated browser or OS, mixed content issues, or conflicts with antivirus or firewall software.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748523157845\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can I fix the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To fix ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR, check the SSL\/TLS certificate&rsquo;s validity, delete browsing data, disable browser extensions, ensure firewall and antivirus settings allow secure connections, and reset network configurations. If you are a website owner, serve your website content over HTTPS, check your certificate&rsquo;s validity, and verify your server&rsquo;s configuration.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748523163930\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR error impact website performance and user experience?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When encountering ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR, website visitors are very likely not to reach the website at all, which results in traffic loss and damages the site&rsquo;s reputation. In addition, search engines will penalize your website because it is not secure, leading to poor SEO performance.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR is a browser error that prevents users from establishing a secure connection with a website. 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