Browser showing a certificate warning when you visit a website
A certificate warning means the website's security certificate is missing, expired, or doesn't match the web address. If this is a website you trust and use all the time, it's a temporary issue on their server — wait a few minutes and try again. If the warning keeps happening, don't give the site your password or financial information.
Websites use security certificates to prove they are who they say they are — like an ID card for a website. Your browser checks that the certificate is real and hasn't expired. If something is wrong with the certificate, your browser shows a red warning. This protects you from fake websites trying to steal your information.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Clicking 'Continue Anyway' or 'Advanced' on an unknown website just to see what it says — that's a phishing website trying to trick you
- Not realizing that a certificate warning on a website you trust is probably their problem, not yours
- Assuming your computer has a virus when the real cause is an incorrect date and time setting
Signs you need professional help
- Multiple trusted websites show certificate warnings and you've checked your date and time
- You're trying to visit a banking or financial website and the warning won't go away
- The warning is blocking access to a website you need for work and you're not sure if it's safe
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