Invalid SSL certificate

1. What does invalid SSL certificate mean?
2. Why do I get invalid certificate?
3. How do I reset my SSL?
4. How do I force Chrome to accept a certificate?
5. How do I update my SSL certificate in Windows?
6. How do I activate my SSL certificate?

What does invalid SSL certificate mean?

An SSL certificate error occurs when the browser cannot verify the SSL certificates returned by the server. When the error happens, the browser blocks the website and warns the user that the website cannot be trusted as shown below. These warnings will negatively impact the user's trust in your website.

Why do I get invalid certificate?

The most common cause of a "certificate not trusted" error is that the certificate installation was not properly completed on the server (or servers) hosting the site. Use our SSL Certificate tester to check for this issue. In the tester, an incomplete installation shows one certificate file and a broken red chain.

How do I reset my SSL?

Open the Start menu. Search for and open Internet Options. In the dialog box that appears, select the Content tab. Click Clear SSL State.

How do I force Chrome to accept a certificate?

Navigate to the site with the cert you want to trust, and click through the usual warnings for untrusted certificates. In the address bar, right click on the red warning triangle and "Not secure" message and, from the resulting menu, select "Certificate" to show the certificate.

How do I update my SSL certificate in Windows?

In the Microsoft Management Console window, click on "Certificates (Local Computer)". Right-click on the "Trusted Root Certificate Authorities" in the left pane and select "All Tasks" and then "Import". Click "Next" in the "Certificate Import Wizard". Browse to where you saved the Securly certificate and select it.

How do I activate my SSL certificate?

Under Install and Manage SSL for your site (HTTPS), click Manage SSL Sites. Scroll down to the Install an SSL Website and click Browse Certificates. Select the certificate that you want to activate and click Use Certificate. This will auto-fill the fields for the certificate.