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The Connection for This Site Is Not Secure→ Edge, Chrome [Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Due to security reasons, whenever the safety shield of a blockedwebsiteis compromised, you may get the messageThesiteis not secureor DLG_FLAGS_SEC_CERT_CN_INVALID.

It comes up on any version of Windows, but Windows 10 users are most frequently complaining aboutYour connection to this site is not securemessage.

This error may also occur due to missing a trusted root certificate or because thewebsitecontains malicious ads, codes, and links.

However, you may proceed by clicking on theGo on to thewebsite(Not Recommended)button if you have visited thewebsitebefore and your web browser did not block it.

In order to solve this intimidating problem, we have compiled universal solutions to fix it in various web browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera One, and Internet Explorer.

Ignoring this warning may expose your PC to malware. Use the workarounds listed below at your own risk.

Why does my browser say the HTTPS site is not secure?

Usually, this issue occurs if there’s a problem with the security certificate of the website you’re trying to visit.

It’s possible that a website owner hasn’t updated or purchased a security certificate, or the certificate might not be properly configured.

Issues on your PC, such as an incorrect date and time can cause this problem as well, and if this happens, you might seeThis site is not secure dlg_flags_invalid_ca error.

Quick tip:

Before continuing, if you’re looking for aprivacy-compliantbrowser that’s less prone to glitches, we recommend downloadingOperaOne.

Equipped with an adblocker, an anti-tracking feature, and a VPN for increased privacy, Opera One offers everything you need, including tons of secure extensions, add-ons, social-media integrations, and more.

Opera One

How do I fix this website is not secure?

1. Manually install missing certificates

After doing that, theThis site is not secure error code 0should be gone.

2. Clear web browser cache, data, logs, and bookmarks

The fastest way to clear browsing data in any web browser is via theCtrl+Shift+Delkeyboard shortcut.

Also, you can use a goodcookie cleaner utility programto clear all your browsing history in one click.

Manually deleting cookies and cache is rather simple, no matter the browser you have and it should help you withYour connection is not privateerror. We’re detailing the process below.

If you ever wondered how to fix Your connection to this site is not secure in Opera One, you should know that this is one of the fastest methods.

Once you clear the cache, This site is not secure message should be gone from Chrome.

For IE lower versions, if the Menu bar is enabled, click theToolsmenu and then delete browsing history. Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-Shift-Del can be used as well to clear browser cache.

Once the cache is cleared, check if This site is not secure message is gone in Internet Explorer.

The message All Clear! will appear after the data has been erased.

After doing that, the The connection for this site is not secure in Edge should be gone.

If the pop-up message about your website not being secure still appears after clearing browsing data, proceed with the next step.

3. Disable the Certificate address mismatch option

How do I know if HTTPS is enabled?

If the errorThissiteis not secure DLG_FLAGS_SEC_CERT_CN_INVALIDstill persists on thewebsite, it is advisable that you do not attempt to visit thewebsite.

You can also contact the site administrators and ask them to look into this issue. They may check the website certificate and fix the error from their end.

In case the issue is still there, read our guide on how to fixHTTPS errors in Google Chromefor more solutions.

If you’ve solved this error using other methods, feel free to comment below.

The Connection for This Site Is Not Secure→ Edge, Chrome [Fix]#

Why does my browser say the HTTPS site is not secure?#

Opera One#

How do I fix this website is not secure?#

1. Manually install missing certificates#

2. Clear web browser cache, data, logs, and bookmarks#

3. Disable the Certificate address mismatch option#

How do I know if HTTPS is enabled?#