Error code guideNET::ERR_CERT

Chrome says Your connection is not private

Chrome cannot validate the website certificate for the current connection. A wrong clock, expired certificate, captive portal, interception, or unsafe site configuration can trigger the warning.

Model check required. Certificate messages vary. Do not bypass them until the hostname, clock, network, and certificate context are understood.
Reviewed Jul 17, 20265 minute guideGoogle ChromeChrome certificate warnings
Quick answer

Chrome cannot validate the website certificate for the current connection. A wrong clock, expired certificate, captive portal, interception, or unsafe site configuration can trigger the warning.

Start here: Check date, time, and time zone. Certificate validation depends on an accurate system clock.
Guided check

Match the symptom, then work through the safe checks.

0/3 checked

1. What best matches what you observe?

2. Complete only the checks that are safe for you.

Do not bypass warnings on sensitive sitesStop for banking, email, identity, health, or payment pages.Professional
3 user-level checks are available in this guide.Stop immediately if any warning condition applies.
Show stop conditions
  • The warning appears on a payment, banking, email, or identity site
  • The certificate name does not match the site you intended to visit
  • The browser or security software reports active interception

Likely causes

  • The device date or time is wrong
  • The website certificate is expired, mismatched, or incomplete
  • A hotel, café, school, or workplace network is intercepting the connection
  • Security software or a malicious network is inspecting encrypted traffic

Quick checks, in order

Check date, time, and time zone

Certificate validation depends on an accurate system clock.

safe

Try the official site address directly

Avoid following shortened or unexpected links.

safe

Complete the Wi-Fi sign-in page

Open a plain website on public Wi-Fi to trigger its captive portal.

safe

Do not bypass warnings on sensitive sites

Stop for banking, email, identity, health, or payment pages.

Professional

Where does the warning appear?

Only one website shows it

The site certificate or hostname is the likely focus.

Many sites show it

Check the clock, network interception, antivirus HTTPS scanning, and captive portal.

It appears only on public Wi-Fi

Complete network sign-in or leave the network if the warning remains.

Stop and get qualified help when

Do not continue troubleshooting if any of these apply:
  • The warning appears on a payment, banking, email, or identity site
  • The certificate name does not match the site you intended to visit
  • The browser or security software reports active interception

Official support and model manuals

Use the full model number from the rating label. The manufacturer manual is the deciding reference when codes differ by region or product family.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to click Advanced and continue?

Not for sensitive activity. The warning means Chrome cannot establish trusted identity for the encrypted connection.

Can a wrong clock cause the warning?

Yes. A significantly wrong date or time can make a valid certificate appear expired or not yet valid.

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