The “Your connection is not private” error happens when your browser cannot establish a secure connection. This occurs with the website you’re trying to visit. This issue is often related to SSL/TLS certificates or local configuration problems. Here’s how to fix it:

1. Reload the Page

• Simply refresh the page using F5 or Ctrl+R.
• The error could be caused by a temporary issue.

2. Check Your System Date and Time

• Incorrect system date or time can cause SSL/TLS certificate verification to fail.
  Steps to fix:
  • On Windows:
    Go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time and enable Set time automatically.
  • On macOS:
    Go to System Preferences > Date & Time and enable Set date and time automatically.

3. Clear Your Browser Cache and Cookies

• Corrupt cache or cookies may trigger this error.
  Steps to clear:
  • On Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data. Then select Cached images and files. Also, select Cookies.

4. Use Incognito/Private Mode

• Open the website in incognito or private mode to bypass some extensions or cached data.
  • In Chrome: Press Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+N (Mac).

5. Disable Browser Extensions

• Some extensions, especially VPNs or ad blockers, can interfere with SSL connections.
  Steps to disable:
  • In Chrome: Go to Menu (⋮) > More tools > Extensions and toggle off suspicious extensions.

6. Check Your Network

• Switch to a different network: Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, use mobile data. This can help determine if the issue persists.
• Forget and reconnect to the network: Disconnect from your Wi-Fi, forget the network, and reconnect.

7. Bypass SSL Warning (Not Recommended)

If you’re confident the website is safe:

• Click Advanced on the error page, then click Proceed (unsafe).
  ⚠️ Only bypass this for trusted websites.

8. Check the Website’s Certificate

• The issue may be with the website, not your device.
  • On Chrome: Click the padlock icon in the address bar and view the certificate information.
  • If the certificate is expired or invalid, contact the website administrator.

9. Disable Antivirus/Firewall (Temporarily)

• Antivirus software or firewalls may block SSL certificates. Disable these temporarily to test if they’re the cause.
  ⚠️ Re-enable them after testing.

10. Update Your Browser and OS

• Outdated software can lead to compatibility issues with certificates.
  Steps to update:
  • On Chrome: Go to Menu (⋮) > Help > About Google Chrome and check for updates.

11. Reset Your Browser Settings

• Restore your browser to its default settings to resolve persistent issues.
  • On Chrome: Go to Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults.

12. Flush DNS and Renew IP

• A corrupted DNS cache can cause the error.
  Steps:
  • On Windows:
    Open Command Prompt as Admin and type: ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /renew
  • On macOS:
    Open Terminal and type: sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

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