{"id":212,"date":"2019-06-11T08:57:14","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T08:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/?p=212"},"modified":"2019-09-06T07:09:19","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T07:09:19","slug":"fix-net-err-cert-authority-invalid-error-in-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/fix-net-err-cert-authority-invalid-error-in-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the \u201cNET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\u201d Warning \u2013 Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step guide to address  \u201cNET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\u201d error in Google Chrome <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see this error when you\u2019re trying to visit a particular website in Google Chrome \u2014 or, worse, your own website is showing this error \u2014 the following reasons could be why: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SSL certificate is self-signed.<\/li><li>The website\u2019s SSL\/TLS\ncertificate was issued by a certificate authority (CA) who not trusted by\nChrome. This often happens when the certificate authority is not a member of\nthe CA\/B forum.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Solution for Website Owner\/Webmaster<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re the website owner, seeing a \u201cNET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\u201d\nwarning message must be an alarming indication that the browsers do not trust\nyour SSL certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing visitors to your website is a\nchallenging task for every webmaster. And when such hard-earned web visitors\nabandon your website as the result of SSL certificate-related errors, you lose\nboth in terms of your business\u2019s bottom line and reputation. This is one reason\nwhy you may want to consider changing to a different certificate authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using a self-signed SSL certificate\njust to save money or to save yourself from dealing with the SSL installation\nprocess, you\u2019re merely unaware of the latest trends of SSL industry. You can\nget the most reputed brand DigiCert\u2019s RapidSSL certificate for less than $15\nper year with a $10,000 warranty and a free site seal. Plus, you can outsource\nthe entire pesky SSL installation process for just the one-time expense of\n$29.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Solution for Website Visitors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best thing you can do as a website visitor\nis to contact the website owner or webmaster and ask them to resolve this issue\nbecause: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Visiting such a website can be\npotentially dangerous, and<\/li><li>They may not be aware that\ntheir site is displaying a \u201cNET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\u201d warning <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you choose to proceed ahead\nanyways, one of the following methods will likely work for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. If your web browser is outdated and does not support the current version of the SSL certificate\u2019s encryption algorithm, update your browser. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. If cookies in your web browser are creating the issue, try the following methods:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to Chrome, click on the menu from the top right side (it looks like three stacked dots). <\/li><li>Select <strong>new incognito window<\/strong>.<\/li><li> Try to open the website in incognito mode \u2014if the website loads without an error, the issue is with your Chrome extension. This means you\u2019ll need to turn off the extensions.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To\ndeactivate browser extensions in Google Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the Chrome browser, click on the menu at the top right.<\/li><li>Go to <strong>more tools<\/strong>. <\/li><li>Click on <strong>extensions<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Make your changes:<\/li><li> Turn on\/off: Turn the extension off. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>\nSSL certificates from untrusted CAs are often used by cybercriminals who\notherwise can\u2019t get legitimate certificates from trusted CAs. Attackers use\nsuch certificates for phishing attacks, which involves making fake versions of\npopular websites. You should avoid surfing on unsecure websites (those without\nHTTPS in their web address). However, if you\u2019re 100% sure that the website you\u2019re\ntrying to visit is safe and won\u2019t cause any harm, only then should you consider\nperforming the following steps to get rid of NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\nerror message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Antivirus software or firewall is creating the issue.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some antivirus software are too sensitive\ntowards SSL errors if they have enabled &#8220;HTTPS protection&#8221; or\n&#8220;HTTPS scanning.&#8221; If your antivirus software or firewall is creating\nthe issue, you can disable your antivirus program for a while to visit the\nwebsite. Don\u2019t forget to reactivate your antivirus solution once you\u2019re done\nvisiting the website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong>\nDeactivating your antivirus and firewall solutions may leave your system\nvulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Temporarily ignore the SSL error: option 1 (not recommended)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Write Chrome:\/\/flags in Chrome\u2019s address bar.<\/li><li> Locate the following option and select <strong>enable<\/strong> from the dropdown menu on the right side. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"183\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/chrome-settings.png\" alt=\"google chrome settings\" class=\"wp-image-213 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/chrome-settings.png 739w, https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/chrome-settings-300x74.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 739px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 739\/183;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Disable this option as soon as you\u2019re\ndone working on that website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Temporarily ignore the SSL error: option 2 (not recommended) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right-click on your Chrome icon from your\ndesktop \u2014 select <strong>properties<\/strong> and <strong>shortcut<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now write down \u201c-ignore-certificate-errors&#8221;\nafter \/chrome.exe in the <strong>target<\/strong>\nfield. Press <strong>apply<\/strong>, and then <strong>OK<\/strong>. Restart the Chrome browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"526\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/google-chrome-properties-settings.png\" alt=\"google chrome properties settings\" class=\"wp-image-214 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/google-chrome-properties-settings.png 361w, https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/google-chrome-properties-settings-206x300.png 206w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 361px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 361\/526;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"graysection\"><h2>Buy SSL Certificates \u2013 Save 79%<\/h2>\n<p><strong>At RapidSSLOnline<\/strong> we offer the cheapest SSL certificates at an incredibly discounted rate, <strong>starting from only $12.42\/yr.<\/strong> We offer a 30-day money back guarantee and <strong>24\/7 support<\/strong> to help you implement your SSL certificate.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link floatnone\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl-brands\/rapidssl.aspx\">Shop for RapidSSL Certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link floatnone\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl-types\/domain-validation-ssl-certificates.aspx\">Shop for DV SSL Certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step-by-step guide to address \u201cNET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\u201d error in Google Chrome If you see this error when you\u2019re trying to visit a particular website in Google Chrome \u2014 or, worse, your own<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-wpr-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/fix-net-err-cert-authority-invalid-error-in-chrome\/\" class=\"btn btn-green\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[9],"class_list":["post-212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-ssl-basics","tag-ssl-error"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fix the \u201cNET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\u201d Warning \u2013 A Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Use these solutions and trouble shoot the \u201cNET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID\u201d Warning in Google Chrome in few minutes. 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