Your Connection is Not Private Error – Chrome

Are you getting a Your Connection Is Not Private error in Google Chrome? If you are getting the SSL error NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID or NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID  in Google Chrome browser, it means your Internet connection or your pc is preventing Chrome from loading the page  privately and securely

When you visit a website with an SSL secure method (or also known as https) and an error message show up as below, then please carefully take a look at the website address again and make sure it’s correct.

The following error is displayed:

Your connection is not private
Attackers might be trying to steal your information from www.example.com (for example, passwords, messages, bank information or credit cards).
NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID

Your clock is behind
A private connection to www.google.co.in can't be established because your computer's date and time () are incorrect.
NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID

Typically, the above error message appears in your Google Chrome browser because there is a problem with the SSL connection, and your browser can’t verify the SSL certificate.  There are many causes that could lead to this SSL error, such as unknown SSL certificates, expired SSL certificates or the connection between your computer and server isn’t secured.

Whenever you are getting any message on your computer, you must be getting an error code. That will be displaying the root cause of the problem. The error code can be something like that:

• NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID
• NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID
• Err_connection_timeout
• Err_cert_invalid_date
• Err_connection_refused

Fix “Your Connection is Not Private” Error

Fix Error #1: Correct Time and Date on your PC.

1. Click on the time and date on the taskbar.
2. After that click on “Date and time settings.“
3. If you have windows 10 then make “Set time automatically” to “On.“
4. For other user when you will click on “Date and time settings” a new window will open and from there go to the tab “Internet Time.“
5. Click on “Change settings” and tick mark on “Synchronize with an Internet time server” and inside server select “time.windows.com” after that click on update now and then OK.
6. Restart chrome and see if the issue is resolved or not.

Fix Error #2: Clear the Internet Browsing Cookies and Cache

By clearing the browsing data of your browser can get rid out of NET::ERR CERT COMMON NAME INVALID or NET::ERR CERT DATE INVALID Error Code. Corrupted browsing data or files in your Chrome browser can cause various issues. In this case you need to clear your browsing data.

NOTE: This method will clear your saved data in Google Chrome i.e., Autofill forms, Saved Password, History, etc. So proceed ahead with caution.

1. Open Google Chrome & Copy this link: chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
2. Paste the Link in New tab and click Enter. A pop-up will appear asking which things to clear.
3. Select all the options and tap on Clear browsing data option.

That’s it. Check now, Your Connection is Not Private Error is most probably fixed.

Fix Error #3: Clear SSL Certificate Cache

Clearing SSL certificate cache can help you to repair NET::ERR CERT COMMON NAME INVALID or NET::ERR CERT DATE INVALID Error Code or any other SSL related errors. If you are a Windows user, You can do it very quickly.

1. Press Windows Key + R to open RUN and then type inetcpl.cpl and click on OK to open Internet Properties.
2. Go to Content tab, then click on Clear SSL state and click OK.
3. Now click Apply followed by OK and Reboot your PC to save changes.

Fix Error #4: Upgrade your Chrome browser

The earlier versions of Chrome browser can contain bugs that result in “Your Connection is Not Private” Error. You can fix problems of this kind by upgrading your browser to its latest version. Try this and see if the error is gone. To check for Google Chrome new version updates.

1. Open Google Chrome & Copy this link: chrome://settings/help
2. Paste the Link in New tab and click Enter.
3. Google Chrome will automatically scan for new updates and will ask to update if any new update is available.

Fix Error #5: Incognito Mode

On your keyboard, press Ctrl + Shift + N to open an incognito window. Now try to enter the website that you are to visit. If the webpage opens just fine, then there could be some extension that’s causing the problem.

1. In the top right corner of your browser, click the menu icon. Then select Settings.
2. On the left side of the opened window, click Extensions. You will see a list of extensions here.
3. See if there are any extensions that are interfering with your SSL connection. When you spot it, un-check the box next to Enable to disable the extension.

Fix Error #6: Process To The Website With An Insecure Connection

This method is just for temporary, and nothing you can do to make this error disappears, except bypass or ignore it and wait for the owner or webmaster to repair. Until then, don’t provide any important information when the website asked because it’s not safe. In case you can’t fix this error because it’s a website error – you can choose to:

1. In google chrome go the website that is giving the error.
2. To proceed, firstly click on the “Advanced” link.
3. And then hit on “Proceed to <website address> (unsafe)“.

However, only use this method if you are sure the website you attempt to visit is safe.