Your connection is not secure Chrome

To learn if a website is safe to visit, you can check for security info about the site. Chrome will alert you if you can’t visit the site safely or privately.

  1. In Chrome, open a web page.
  2. To check a site's security, to the left of the web address, check the security status symbol:
  3. To find a summary of the site's privacy details and permissions, select the security symbol.

What each security symbol means

These symbols say how safe it is to visit and use a site. They tell you if a site has a security certificate, if Chrome trusts that certificate, and if Chrome has a private connection with a site.

Your connection is not secure Chrome
Secure

Information you send or get through the site is private.

Even with this icon, always be careful when sharing private information. Check the address bar to make sure you're on the site you want to visit.

Your connection is not secure Chrome
Info or Not secure

The site isn't using a private connection. Someone may be able to review or change the information you send or get through this site.

On some sites, you can visit a more secure version of the page:

  1. Select the address bar.
  2. Delete http://, and enter https:// instead.

If that doesn't work, contact the site owner to ask that they secure the site and your data with HTTPS.

When you turn on HTTPS-First mode, Chrome attempts to load all sites over HTTPS. If you go to a site that doesn’t support HTTPS, Chrome displays a “Connection is not secure” warning and a “Not secure” image  in the address bar. Learn how to turn on HTTPS-First mode.

Not secure or Dangerous

We suggest you don't enter any private or personal information on this page. If possible, don't use the site.

Not secure: Proceed with caution. Something is severely wrong with the privacy of this site’s connection. Someone might be able to review the information you send or get through this site.

A "Login not secure" or "Payment not secure" message may appear.

Dangerous: Avoid this site. If you get a full-page red warning screen, the site has been flagged as unsafe by Safe Browsing. Using the site will likely put your private information at risk.

Choose which sites can show insecure content

Fix "Your connection is not private" error

Learn about security certificates

When you go to a site that uses HTTPS (connection security), the website's server uses a certificate to prove the website's identity to browsers, like Chrome. Anyone can create a certificate claiming to be whatever website they want.

To help you stay on safe on the web, Chrome requires websites to use certificates from trusted organizations.

Manage device certificates on Mac & Windows

Chrome authenticates and secures HTTPS connections with website certificates. These certificates encrypt the link between a site and your browser.

The Chrome Root Program lists the root certificates trusted by Chrome to authenticate HTTPS sites. Learn more about the Chrome Root Program.

Chrome will add custom root certificates from the certificates used by your computer’s operating system. To review the certificates on your device:

  1. On your computer, open Chrome .
  2. At the top right, click More
    Your connection is not secure Chrome
    Settings.
  3. Click Privacy and Security
    Your connection is not secure Chrome
    Security.
  4. Under “Advanced,” click Manage Device Certificates.

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(Last Updated On: July 19, 2022)

You’ve probably come across that message on the side of a website: “this website is not secure,” at some point in your life, right?

Some people look at this message and instantly close their browser, afraid of what may happen to their devices.

Imagine if you depend on your website to make money, and this happens to your website visitors? You need to fix it to maintain your customers’ trust, plus it’s a Google ranking factor.

In this article, we’ll help you fix this situation so you no longer need to be afraid of losing traffic or getting demoted by Google. You’ll learn:

  • What Causes HTTPS Not Secure
  • How to Fix the “Connection is Not Secure”
  • How to Turn Off Chrome Not Secure Warning
  • How to Enable Non-Secure Sites in Chrome
  • How to Secure the Connection in Chrome
  • Does HTTPS Require a Certificate?
  • Are all HTTPS Sites Safe?

Shall we?

What Causes HTTPS Not Secure?

In short, your web hosting plan does not include an encrypted connection.

Sometimes, the web page you’re visiting doesn’t have this connection.

When a website with a secure connection is accessed, the URL starts with “HTTPS” regardless of your browser. This indicates an encrypted connection.

For the HTTPS to appear, it’s necessary to use an SSL Certificate.

So, if the website doesn’t have this certificate, the “HTTPS Not Secure” Message in Chrome will appear.

Your connection is not secure Chrome

How Do I Fix My “Connection is Not Secure”?

The good news is that it’s very easy to fix this situation. 

The first thing you need to do is to acquire an SSL Certificate. Here at HostPapa, most of our hosting plans include this certificate for free, but you can buy it separately for only $29.95/year. It’s a small price compared to the lost traffic that the lack of a certificate will cause you.

If you are already hosting your website with us, you can buy one directly from your cPanel.

How Do I Turn Off Chrome Not Secure Warning?

After acquiring an SSL Certificate and installing it through your cPanel, you need to do two important things. 

  1. Change your URL from HTTP to HTTPS.
  2. Do the 301 redirects of your website.

To change your HTTP traffic to HTTPS, you’ll have to create and configure a .htaccess file, which includes the necessary code for automatic redirection. 

You can easily create (or edit) this file using the cPanel File Manager included with your HostPapa Dashboard. Alternatively, you can create the file using a text editor application on your computer and upload it to your server.

Now, you need to do the 301 redirect, because you change the main address of your website from one location to another. This means that people might visit an old link on an external site or have your old URL saved on their cache. Which will result in people not being able to access your page.

To resolve this issue and protect these users, you need to tell WordPress to redirect all HTTP traffic over HTTPS. And the 301 redirect is a permanent redirect instruction that leads website traffic to your desired URL.

How Do I Enable Non-Secure Sites In Chrome?

Although it’s harmful, many websites still do not use HTTPS, so every time someone enters websites like this, they’ll receive these warning messages.

If you prefer not to see those warning messages again, you can open a new Google Chrome window and type chrome://flags in your browser’s address bar. 

After that, just type secure in the search bar and look for the option that allows you not to see the warning message again.

Another simple way is just ignoring the warning message. After you access a website without an SSL Certificate, you will get two options: Advanced or  Back to safety

The first option is for someone who does not want to visit that site. Therefore, the person will look for another website with security and the information they want. 

The second option is to ignore the warning, and you can access the website at your own risk. Remember that websites like this are prone to be hacked more easily, so putting your personal data – like a credit card – in a place like this isn’t a very good idea.

How Do I Secure My Connection In Chrome?

You can turn on the Always Use Secure Connections in your Google Chrome.

  1. Open a new Chrome tab, click on the 3 dots at the top right and go to Settings.
  2. Click on Privacy and Security and go to advanced settings.
  3. Enabled the Always Use Secure Connections option. 

You’ll get a warning message whenever you access an unsafe website.

Your connection is not secure Chrome

Does HTTPS Require A Certificate?

When your website has HTTPS, it’s telling the browser to connect via a different port (443 – HTTPS), whereas normally, you connect via (80 – HTTP). 

Without an SSL Certificate, the server would refuse the connection. So, in short words, HTTPS is simply not possible without a certificate.

Are All HTTPS Sites Safe?

Try using this logic: Are you safe wearing a seat belt while driving your car? 

Of course, you are. But you’re not 100% safe because there’s always the risk that something you can’t control could happen. The same goes for websites using HTTPS.

This certificate encrypts the communication between the website and its visitors but says nothing about the website itself. There are many other ways for hackers to attack your data, like a malicious drive-by download that an attacker can use to install malware on a victim’s computer silently.

HTTPS is a good thing for your website and means that the information transmitted back and forth can’t be seen by a third party. But that doesn’t mean the site is safe, so you must be careful. 

Final Words

You can see the importance of an SSL certificate to a website, right?

Not only does it guarantee security for users who put personal information there, but it also guarantees that your website will not be penalized by Google. So if you have a website and still don’t use a certificate, don’t waste time and get one now.

And if you’re thinking of building a website, choose a company – cough cough, HostPapa, cough cough – that offers a hosting plan that is highly reliable and offers a free certificate for its customers.

How do I fix this connection is not secure in Chrome?

On your computer, open Chrome ..
At the top right, click More. Settings..
Click Privacy and security. Site Settings..
Click Additional content settings. Insecure content..
Next to "Not allowed to show insecure content," click Add..
Enter the site's URL..

How do you fix your connection is not secure?

Fixing “Your Connection Is Not Private” Error as a Visitor.
Reload the Page. ... .
Don't Use Public WiFi. ... .
Use Incognito Mode. ... .
Clear Your Browsing Data. ... .
Check Your Computer's Date and Time. ... .
Check Your Antivirus or Internet Security Suite. ... .
Temporarily Disable Your VPN. ... .
Try Accessing the Website via Proxy..

Why is Chrome saying all websites are not secure?

This is due to an issue with security certificates, and many times is not the fault of your computer or your web browser at all. These certificates are what websites use to prove they are who they say they are on the internet, and if your browser detects an issue with a certificate, it will issue a warning.

How do I turn off Chrome not secure warning?

Important: We do not recommend turning off alerts..
On your computer, open Chrome..
At the top right, click More. Settings..
Click Privacy and security. Security..
Under "Safe Browsing," choose No protection (not recommended)..