{"id":937,"date":"2023-08-03T08:46:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T08:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certerassl.com\/kb\/?p=937"},"modified":"2024-10-08T08:19:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T08:19:54","slug":"how-to-fix-most-common-ssl-certificate-errors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/certera.com\/kb\/how-to-fix-most-common-ssl-certificate-errors\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Most Common SSL Certificate Errors? How to Fix It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to Forbes, there are 1.13 billion websites on the internet in 2023<\/strong>. But do you know how many of them use an SSL certificate? More than 46 million websites<\/strong>! And for every such user, an SSL certificate not trusted error is expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It indicates the connection to a website is not secure, which can cause concern. Fortunately, fixing this error can be straightforward. This guide explores resolving this error and ensuring your online browsing is safe and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSL certificates have become a critical part of online security for good reasons. SSL certificates lend credibility, making sites appear more trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, despite their importance, SSL certificate errors can occur and cause customers to lose trust in your site. In this post, we’ll dive into what SSL errors indicate and what could be causing them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Multiple Types of SSL Certificate Errors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several types of SSL certificate errors can occur on a website. Let’s explore some of the most common ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your SSL Certificate Shows \u201cExpired\u201d Error:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Expired<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This error occurs when a website’s SSL certificate has expired. According to industry standards, SSL certificates have a maximum lifespan of 398 days, meaning they must be renewed or replaced at least once every two years to maintain secure communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your SSL Certificate gets a \u201cNot Trusted\u201d Error:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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This error occurs when the SSL certificate is signed or approved by a certificate authority (CA) that the visitor’s browser does not trust. It can happen if the CA is off the browser’s list of trusted certificate providers or if the server itself issued the certificate a self-signed certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your name gets \u201cMismatched\u201d Error:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"name-mismatch-ssl-error\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This error indicates that the domain name mentioned in the SSL certificate does not match the URL typed into the browser. For example, if the certificate is registered for “[www.yoursite.com](http:\/\/www.yoursite.com),” accessing the site using “<https:\/\/yoursite.com>” will result in an SSL certificate name error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRevoking\u201d your SSL Certificate Error: <\/h3>\n\n\n
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If the certificate authority cancels or revokes a website’s SSL certificate, the browser will display an SSL certificate revoked error. This could happen if the website obtained the certificate with false credentials, compromised key, or issued an incorrect key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your Content gets \u201cMixed\u201d Error: <\/h3>\n\n\n
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When a secure page (loaded with HTTPS in the address bar) contains elements (such as images, iframes, Flash animations, or snippets of JavaScript) that are loaded from an insecure page (loaded with HTTP in the address bar), a mixed content error occurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browsers display an error message instead of loading the page to ensure user data security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is essential to promptly address SSL certificate errors to ensure a website’s security and trustworthiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Remove Generic SSL Protocol Error?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Resolving this error can be a complex task due to various potential causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n