{"id":19988,"date":"2023-09-20T19:15:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=19988"},"modified":"2023-09-20T19:16:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:46:03","slug":"err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Ways to Fix ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error in Chrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are reading this, you may have encountered this error message: <strong>NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID <\/strong>while trying to open a website. It is commonly caused by the browser not being able to verify the SSL certification of a website, and it can be annoying for both the users trying to access the website and the admin of the site. So, in this article, we will discuss the best ways to troubleshoot and fix the certificate authority invalid error in Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23041\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-Chrome.jpg\" alt=\"SSL-Certificate-Error-Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-Chrome.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-Chrome-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-Chrome-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-Chrome-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-Chrome-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65addcb25c674\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65addcb25c674\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#What_is_the_ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID_Privacy_Error\" title=\"What is the ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Privacy Error?\">What is the ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Privacy Error?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#What_is_an_SSL_Certificate\" title=\"What is an SSL Certificate?\">What is an SSL Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#How_ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID_Error_Appears_on_Different_Browsers\" title=\"How ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error Appears on Different Browsers?\">How ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error Appears on Different Browsers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Google_Chrome\" title=\"Google Chrome\">Google Chrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Mozilla_Firefox\" title=\"Mozilla Firefox\">Mozilla Firefox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Microsoft_Edge\" title=\"Microsoft Edge\">Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Safari\" title=\"Safari\">Safari<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#How_to_Fix_ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID_Error_in_Chrome\" title=\"How to Fix ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error in Chrome?\">How to Fix ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error in Chrome?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_1-_Adjust_the_Date_and_Time\" title=\"Method 1- Adjust the Date and Time\">Method 1- Adjust the Date and Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_2-_Refresh_the_Current_Webpage\" title=\"Method 2- Refresh the Current Webpage\">Method 2- Refresh the Current Webpage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_3-_Check_Whether_the_SSL_Certificate_Expired\" title=\"Method 3- Check Whether the SSL Certificate Expired\">Method 3- Check Whether the SSL Certificate Expired<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_4-_Force_Quit_and_Restart_Chrome\" title=\"Method 4- Force Quit and Restart Chrome\">Method 4- Force Quit and Restart Chrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_5-_Open_Website_in_Incognito_Mode\" title=\"Method 5- Open Website in Incognito Mode\">Method 5- Open Website in Incognito Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_6-_Clear_Cache_and_Cookie_Data\" title=\"Method 6-&#xA0;Clear Cache and Cookie Data\">Method 6-&#xA0;Clear Cache and Cookie Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_7-_Remove_Extensions_and_Plugins\" title=\"Method 7- Remove Extensions and Plugins\">Method 7- Remove Extensions and Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_8-_Update_Chrome_to_the_Latest_Version\" title=\"Method 8- Update Chrome to the Latest Version\">Method 8- Update Chrome to the Latest Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_9-_Reset_Chrome_Settings\" title=\"Method 9- Reset Chrome Settings\">Method 9- Reset Chrome Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_10-_Clear_SSL_Cache_in_Windows\" title=\"Method 10- Clear SSL Cache in Windows\">Method 10- Clear SSL Cache in Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_11-_Avoid_Using_Public_WiFi\" title=\"Method 11- Avoid Using Public WiFi\">Method 11- Avoid Using Public WiFi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Method_12-_Disable_VPN_and_AntiVirus_Services\" title=\"Method 12- Disable VPN and AntiVirus Services\">Method 12- Disable VPN and AntiVirus Services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19988\/err_cert_date_invalid-privacy-in-chrome\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID_Privacy_Error\"><\/span>What is the ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Privacy Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7280\/connection-is-not-private-chrome-edge-firefox\/\">Your connection is not private<\/a>, or NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID is a warning error used to indicate that the browser is not able to validate the SSL certification of the website hence the connection is not secure and the site is not safe to visit.<\/p>\n<p>This error could be a result of several factors, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unsecure Internet Connection.<\/li>\n<li>Incompatible Browser.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/10511\/site-not-secure-explained\/\">Site is not secure.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Expired SSL Certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Wrong Date and Time.<\/li>\n<li>Certificate issued by an untrusted source.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_SSL_Certificate\"><\/span>What is an SSL Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The SSL certificate is required by the web browser to establish a secure connection with the website. It helps to encrypt user data and prevent it from getting leaked, verifies the ownership of the website, and prevents others from recreating another version of the same site.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID_Error_Appears_on_Different_Browsers\"><\/span>How <span id=\"Variations_of_NETERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID_Error_on_Different_Browsers\">ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error Appears on Different Browsers?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"toc_section_Variations_of_NETERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID_Error_on_Different_Browsers\">It is possible to encounter the SSL certificate no matter which web browser you use. Here are some examples of the SSL error on different web browsers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Chrome\"><\/span>Google Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-1.jpg\" alt=\"SSL-Certificate-Invalid-Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-1.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-1-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On Chrome, the error returns a clear warning message stating, &#8220;<strong>Your connection is not private<\/strong>&#8220;. You can click the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> button to ignore the warning message and continue with the site. But we strongly recommend against it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mozilla_Firefox\"><\/span>Mozilla Firefox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22997\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-2.jpg\" alt=\"SSL-Certificate-Invalid-Firefox\" width=\"1604\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-2.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-2-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-2-1024x422.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-2-768x316.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-2-1536x633.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Firefox will show a security message, &#8220;<strong>Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead<\/strong>&#8221; outlined in yellow. You can proceed further with the page ignoring the message (which is not recommended) by clicking on <strong>Advanced&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Edge\"><\/span>Microsoft Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22999\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-4.jpg\" alt=\"SSL-Certificate-Invalid-Edge\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-4.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-4-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-4-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-4-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Edge&#8217;s error page looks nearly identical to the one displayed on Chrome. The security warning states, &#8220;<strong>Your connection isn&#8217;t private<\/strong>.&#8221; Though clicking <strong>Advanced<\/strong> on Edge will show you how long ago the certificate expired for the website.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safari\"><\/span>Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22998\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-3.jpg\" alt=\"SSL-Certificate-Invalid-Safari\" width=\"1604\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-3.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-3-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-3-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-3-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SSL-Certificate-Error-3-1536x710.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Safari&#8217;s error page is a slight variation of Chrome&#8217;s version. It will display an identical warning, &#8220;<strong>This connection is not private<\/strong>&#8221; and requests users to refrain from proceeding further. It also mentions possible causes for the error on the same page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID_Error_in_Chrome\"><\/span>How to Fix ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error in Chrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Privacy error is a common issue. And if have encountered it, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean the site is not secure. It could be a glitch or a bug that you could fix from your end. This is why we have created this list so you can try out easy-to-follow troubleshooting methods to fix the SSL error in Chrome.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Adjust_the_Date_and_Time\"><\/span>Method 1- Adjust the Date and Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Check your computer&#8217;s date and time to make sure it is set correctly. Chrome uses the time settings of your desktop to verify the SSL certificate of a website. Incorrect time can result in this error.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Refresh_the_Current_Webpage\"><\/span>Method 2- Refresh the Current Webpage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reload the page by clicking on the reload icon, as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23001\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reload-Chrome-01.jpg\" alt=\"Reload-Google-Chrome \" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reload-Chrome-01.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reload-Chrome-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reload-Chrome-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reload-Chrome-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reload-Chrome-01-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Refresh and reload the current webpage to see if the page loads properly or if the error persists. Easy fixes like this can also help you save a lot of time, and we recommend that you do this after trying every method mentioned on this list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Check_Whether_the_SSL_Certificate_Expired\"><\/span>Method 3- Check Whether the SSL Certificate Expired<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This error can also occur because the website&#8217;s SSL certificate has expired. SSL certificates have limited validity, and they do expire after a certain period. You can check for a website&#8217;s certificate validity right from your browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> On Chrome, visit the website that is showing the error.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Advanced<\/strong> or<strong> Continue to site<\/strong> to open it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23006\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-02.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-02-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Right-click on the website page and select the <strong>Inspect<\/strong> or<strong> Inspect element<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23005\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-03.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-03-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-03-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-03-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Security<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23004\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-04.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-04-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-04-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-04-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-04-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Under Security overview, click on <strong>View certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23003 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-05.jpg\" alt=\"Check-Website-SSL-Certificate-Validity\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-05.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-05-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-05-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-05-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-05-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From here, you can see the expiry date for the Website&#8217;s SSL certificate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23002\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-06.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-06-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-06-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-06-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Check-SSL-Certificate-Validity-06-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Force_Quit_and_Restart_Chrome\"><\/span>Method 4- Force Quit and Restart Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing that you can try out is properly quitting the browser on your system. Clicking on the <strong>x<\/strong> button doesn&#8217;t necessarily close the browser, as it keeps running in the background. To close any background process, we need to force close it which might help fix the issue.<\/p>\n<h4>Force Close Chrome on Mac<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Apple logo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23009\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-07.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-07-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-07-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-07-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-07-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select <strong>Force Quit&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23008\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-08.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-08-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-08-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-08-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-08-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also access the Force Quit menu by pressing <strong>Option + Command + Esc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Choose <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong> from the list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Force Quit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23007\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-09.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-09-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-09-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-09-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Quit-Chrome-Mac-09-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Select <strong>Force Quit<\/strong> in the confirmation prompt.<\/p>\n<h4>Force Close Chrome on Windows<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Close the Chrome browser by clicking on the&#xA0;<strong>x<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> On your keyboard, press <strong>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/strong> to launch <strong>Task manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23032\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-001.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-001-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-001-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-001-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-001-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> In Task manager, <strong>right-click on Google Chrome<\/strong> and select <strong>End Task<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23033\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-002.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-002-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-002-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-002-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Force-Close-Chrome-Windows-002-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Close any other Chrome-related task in the same manner within Task Manager.<\/p>\n<p>Once force closed, wait for a few minutes and then relaunch Chrome to see if this fixed the issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5-_Open_Website_in_Incognito_Mode\"><\/span>Method 5- Open Website in Incognito Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Incognito window runs a separate instance of Chrome on your system. It does not carry over your extensions, plugins, themes, cache, and cookies. So these elements won&#8217;t affect the site in Incognito mode. It gives you a completely fresh instance of Chrome to test out the website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> To open the Incognito window, click on the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23012\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-10.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-10-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-10-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-10-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select the option, <strong>New Incognito Window<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23011\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-11.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-11-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-11-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-11-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Open the website in the Incognito window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23010\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-12.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-12-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-12-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incognito-Mode-Google-Chrome-12-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t encounter the certificate error in Incognito mode, it could be an issue related to your browser, either with installed extensions or stored cookies and cached data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6-_Clear_Cache_and_Cookie_Data\"><\/span>Method 6-&#xA0;Clear Cache and Cookie Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whenever you visit a website, the site stores cache, and cookies in your browser so that it loads faster the next time. But they may also get corrupted over time, causing the browser to misbehave and trigger such errors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open Chrome and click on the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> located in the top right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23017\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-10.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-10-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-10-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-10-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go down to <strong>More Tools<\/strong> and then select <strong>Clear Browsing Data&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23016\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-13.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-13-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>Browsing history<\/strong>, <strong>Cookies, and other site data<\/strong> and <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23015\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-14.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-14-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Time range<\/strong> and choose the option, <strong>All Time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23014\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-15.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-15-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Lastly, click on the <strong>Clear data<\/strong> button to delete the selected data.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23013\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-16.jpg\" alt=\"Clear-Cache-Data-Chrome \" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-16.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-16-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-16-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Clear-Cache-Chrome-16-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is recommended to clear the cache and cookie data of your browser every month or so to avoid such issues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7-_Remove_Extensions_and_Plugins\"><\/span>Method 7- Remove Extensions and Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you were able to open the website in Incognito mode, then it is a possibility that an extension is interfering with the website and triggering the certificate error. It can be easily fixed by removing the extension from Chrome if not required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open Chrome and click on the <strong>extension icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23022\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-17.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-17-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-17-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-17-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-17-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Manage Extensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23021\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-18.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-18-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-18-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-18-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-18-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> <strong>Turn off the toggle<\/strong> below an extension to disable it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23020\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-19.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-19-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-19-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-19-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Experiment by disabling different extensions to check for the possible culprit. If you find the extension causing the issue, then you should remove it right away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click the <strong>Remove<\/strong> option below the extension you want to remove.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23019\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-20.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-20-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-20-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-20-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> In the confirmation prompt, select <strong>Remove<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23018\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-21.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-21-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-21-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Remove-Extension-Chrome-21-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once removed, restart Chrome and refresh the site page so that it loads normally.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_8-_Update_Chrome_to_the_Latest_Version\"><\/span>Method 8- Update Chrome to the Latest Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is important to keep your browser up to date as certain SSL files are incompatible with older versions of Chrome, resulting in the <strong>Net::ERR_cert_date_invalid&#xA0;<\/strong>or <strong>SSL error<\/strong>. Follow the steps below to update Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the<strong> three-dot menu<\/strong> at the top right corner of the Chrome window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23026\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-10.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-10-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-10-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-10-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23025\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>About Google Chrome <\/strong>from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-23.jpg\" alt=\"Update-Google-Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-23.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-23-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-23-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-23-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chrome will start looking for the latest available update and download it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23023\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-24.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-24-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Once the update is downloaded, <strong>Relaunch<\/strong> the browser.<\/p>\n<p>After the restart, open the same website on Chrome to check if the site is<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_9-_Reset_Chrome_Settings\"><\/span>Method 9- Reset Chrome Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even after going through the above methods, if you are still facing the certificate error, then it is best to reset all Chrome settings. This will reset all settings and remove extensions from Chrome but preserve your saved passwords and bookmarks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> To reset Chrome, click the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> on the top right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23030\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-10.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-10-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-10-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-10-1536x867.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23025\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Update-Google-Chrome-22-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>Reset settings<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23029\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-25.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-25-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-25-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-25-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Here, click on <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23027 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-27.jpg\" alt=\"Reset-Google-Chrome-Settings\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-27.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-27-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-27-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> In the confirmation prompt, select <strong>Reset settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23028\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-26.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-26-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-26-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-Google-Chrome-26-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After the reset, restart Chrome and visit the same website to check if the SSL error still appears.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_10-_Clear_SSL_Cache_in_Windows\"><\/span>Method 10- Clear SSL Cache in Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Windows also stores an SSL cache to save the credentials of all websites you have visited. This is done to load websites faster. Just like your browser&#8217;s cache data, it can also get corrupted so we need to purge it from your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Start menu<\/strong> and search for <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>. Select the first option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23034\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-003.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-003-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-003-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-003-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-003-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> In the Control Panel, go to <strong>View network status and tasks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23035\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-004.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-004-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-004-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-004-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-004-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Here, click on<strong> Internet Options<\/strong> on the bottom left side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23036\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-005.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-005-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-005-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-005-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-005-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Under Internet Properties, go to the <strong>Content<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23037\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-006.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-006-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-006-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-006-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-006-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Clear SSL state<\/strong>&#xA0;and then click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23038\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-007.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-007-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-007-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-007-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Delete-SSL-Cache-Windows-007-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An SSL certificate is <b>a bit of code on your web server that provides security for online communications<\/b>. When a web browser contacts your secured website, the SSL certificate enables an encrypted connection. It&#8217;s like sealing a letter in an envelope before sending it through the mail.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wWOJcd\" role=\"button\" aria-labelledby=\"exacc_hTqgY5y4Jdm4seMPw8mUqA0_7\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_11-_Avoid_Using_Public_WiFi\"><\/span>Method 11- Avoid Using Public WiFi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you encounter an SSL certificate error while you are using public WiFi, then it could be an issue. This is because your connection is not private.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend using a mobile hotspot and re-attempting to connect to the website. If you don&#x2019;t encounter the error message, the problem is most likely with the wifi connection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_12-_Disable_VPN_and_AntiVirus_Services\"><\/span>Method 12- Disable VPN and AntiVirus Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your Antivirus software can also trigger a Net::ERR_cert_date_invalid error. It happens due to misconfigured settings in your Antivirus program. To check this, temporarily disable your antivirus and open the site on your browser to see if the error persists.<\/p>\n<p>VPNs can also block specific websites from opening, so you can try disabling the VPN first and then opening that particular website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>This was our guide on how to fix the ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error in Google Chrome. I hope any of the above-listed methods can help you overcome this issue. However, the error does help to protect your data from malicious and outdated websites. Let us know if you have any queries related to this article, and stay tuned on BrowserToUse for more such articles and How-Tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24375\/detect-phishing-websites-on-android-iphone\/\">6 Ways to Detect Phishing Websites on Android or iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/95\/open-non-secure-websites-chrome\/\">5 Ways to Open Non-Secure Websites in Google Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21878\/browser-security-tips-tricks-features\/\">35+ Browser Security Tips, Tricks, and Features to Stay Safe Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21500\/chrome-security-privacy-extensions\/\">15 Best Chrome Security and Privacy Extensions (and How to Use Them?)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are reading this, you may have encountered this error message: NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID while trying to open a website. 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