<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYour web browser checks the website’s security certificate to ensure your privacy and data safety. If a certificate isn’t up to par, your personal information may be vulnerable to online attacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a nutshell, the error “your connection is not private<\/strong>” signifies that: Your connection isn’t secure, and the mistake shouldn’t be overlooked. The error message may vary based upon browser, shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour Connection is Not Private in Google Chrome <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour Connection isn’t Private in Microsoft Edge : <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPotential Security Risk Ahead in Mozilla Firefox : <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix Connection is Not Private in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis connection is not private error can occur in the browser due to issues either on the website or user end. If the issue is from your end, here’s how you can fix it using simple troubleshooting methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>1. Restart Your WiFi Router<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA simple solution that is worth trying out is attempting to restart your WiFi router to fix the “Your connection is not private<\/strong>” error. Restarting your WiFi router is a quick way to refresh it and possibly fix the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>2. Temporarily Disable Your VPN<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA VPN (Virtual Private Network) encrypts and redirects your internet connection through a distant web server, masking your IP address, increasing your online anonymity, and safeguarding your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, these additional security layers might lead SSL certificates to be blocked, resulting in the message “Your connection is not private<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nDisabling your VPN for a short period may eliminate barriers between you and the website, allowing you to determine if your VPN is the source of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>3. Switch to Private Network<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe common cause of this problem is when users connect to a public network such as a restaurant or an airport WiFi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HTTPS is now required for all websites, especially those that gather personal information. Unfortunately, most public networks use HTTP rather than HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you conduct transactions over a public network, the information you enter is not as secure, and anyone on the same WiFi network who knows what they’re doing will be able to steal your personal information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, your browser will display the notice “Your connection is not private<\/strong>” as a warning. Instead of utilizing public WiFi, consider accessing the website using a private network such as your home WiFi network or your mobile data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>4. Check Date and Time on PC<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe “Your Connection is Not Private” error can occur if your date and time on your PC are misconfigured or incorrect. Below is how you can fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Windows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/strong>: Right-click the Date and time at the bottom right, as shown in the screenshot below.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2<\/strong>: Click on Adjust Date and time<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3<\/strong>: Turn on the toggle for “Set the time automatically<\/strong>.” <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis will ensure that Windows is configured for the correct date and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Mac<\/h4>\n\n\n\n If using macOS, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: <\/strong>Click the Apple logo at the top left > System Preferences<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Next, select Date & Time<\/strong>, click the Lock to make changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Check the box for Set Date and Time automatically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>5. Disable Anti-Virus Software or Firewall<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSome firewalls and sensitive antivirus software wrongly block SSL connections – which may end up giving the “Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>” Error. This issue can be fixed in two different ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\nTurn off the ‘SSL scanning<\/strong>’ from the settings in the firewall or antivirus software on your computer.<\/li>In case there is no “SSL scanning option available,” disable the antivirus for the time-being. If solves the “Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>“, you have probably found the reason which caused the issue in the first place. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nPlease proceed with this method at your own risk and only if you are 100% sure that the website you are trying to visit is entirely safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>6. Continue With an Insecure Connection (Not Recommended)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn case you are entirely sure by all means that the website is harmless and safe to access, proceed with this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1<\/strong>: On the “Your connection is not private” page, click on Advanced<\/strong>– you’ll find it on all browsers, including Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2<\/strong>: Click the “Proceed to www. (site address)<\/strong>” button. You’ll see this in Chrome and Edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are using Firefox, scroll down, click on “Accept the risk and continue<\/strong>.” <\/p>\n\n\n\nAfter following the above step, you should land on the website. Although, we’d still recommend not entering any personal information or making any transaction unless you’re fully sure about the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>7. Clear Browsing Data <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis method will help you clean all the browsing data, cookies, and cache from your browser and can help solve the “Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>” error.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClear Browsing Data in Google Chrome <\/h4>\n\n\n\n Step 1:<\/strong> Click the three-dot menu<\/strong> icon at the top right. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2<\/strong>: Next, click on Settings<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3<\/strong>: Click on Security and Privacy<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAlternatively, you can type “chrome:\/\/settings\/privacy<\/strong>” to land on the page. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4<\/strong>: Here, click on Clear browsing data<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 5: <\/strong>Click on Clear data<\/strong>. While the default option remains “Last hour<\/strong>,” you can click on the drop-down menu to select your “all time.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe above steps will ensure all of your browsing data is cleared on Google Chrome and fix the “Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>” error.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClear Browsing Data in Microsoft Edge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/strong>: Click the three-dot menu<\/strong> icon on the top right corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2<\/strong>: Click on Settings<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can type “edge:\/\/settings<\/strong>\/” to land on the Settings page. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3<\/strong>: Select Privacy, search, and services<\/strong> from the left side menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4<\/strong>: Scroll down to find the “Clear browsing data<\/strong>” section and click on the “Choose what to clear” <\/strong>option, as shown in the screenshot below. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 5<\/strong>: Click on Clear Now<\/strong>. While the default option remains “Last hour<\/strong>,” you can click on the drop-down menu and select “All Time<\/strong>” to clear all the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe above steps will ensure all of your browsing data is cleared on Microsoft Edge and fix the “Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>” error.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClear Browsing Data in Firefox<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nStep 1<\/strong>: Click the hamburger menu <\/strong>and go to Settings<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAlternatively, you can type “about:preferences<\/strong>” on the address bar to land on the Settings page. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Click on Privacy & Security<\/strong> from the sidebar at the left. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Tap Clear Data <\/strong>under Cookies and Site Data.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4: <\/strong>Click on “Clear<\/strong>” in the dialog box that pops up. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe above steps will ensure all of your browsing data is cleared on Mozilla Firefox and fix the “Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>” error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>8. Disable Extensions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>” error is not displayed when you try to load the site in incognito mode, disabling extensions can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDisabling Extensions in Google Chrome <\/h4>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/strong>: Click the three dots menu<\/strong> at the top right.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: <\/strong>Click on Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Click on the Extensions<\/strong> option in the settings menu. Alternatively, you can type and paste “chrome:\/\/extensions<\/strong>” in the address bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4: <\/strong>Once you land on the extensions page, disable all extensions and try loading the website, which displays the “Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>” error. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDisabling Extensions in Microsoft Edge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/strong>: Click the hamburger menu<\/strong> located on the top right of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2:<\/strong> Click on Extensions<\/strong> from the drop-down menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: <\/strong>Click on Manage Extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4: <\/strong>Turn off the toggles for all extensions under the Installed extensions<\/strong> section. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, try loading the website that is showing the “Your Connection is Not Private<\/strong>” error. If it loads fine, then a recently installed extension could be the culprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDisabling Extensions in Firefox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/strong>: Click on the hamburger menu<\/strong> on the top right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n