How to Fix Your Chrome Connection Isn't Private

Google has added important features to Chrome throughout time, such as Safe Browsing. Chrome may also prevent you from loading a web page by displaying a 'Your connection is not private' error in an attempt to protect you from attackers. This commonly happens when Chrome can't establish an SSL connection or can't validate the SSL certificate's authenticity.

The problem prohibits you from loading the webpage in any case. The remedies to the 'Your connection is not private' problem in Chrome are listed in this page. So, let's get this party started.

1. TRY INCOGNITO MODE

You can begin by browsing in incognito mode in Chrome, which removes all browser cache, cookies, and plugins. In Chrome, pick New Incognito Window from the three-dot menu to open an incognito window.

You can also open the page in a different browser to see if the problem is limited to Chrome.

2. SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT NETWORK

If you're using a Pubilc Wi-Fi network at a restaurant, mall, or airport that uses the HTTP protocol rather than HTTPS, Chrome may provide you with an error saying "Your connection is not private." When compared to HTTP, HTTPS is more secure, and the error is a warning indication signalling such.

Try loading the webpage again after switching to a private network.

3. CHECK DATE AND TIME ON YOUR PC

Apps and browsers may be unable to connect to a server if your PC displays an erroneous date or time. Because SSL Certificates are only valid for a limited time, it is critical to set your PC's clock to the correct date and time in order to create a secure connection.

Windows

Step 1: Press Windows key + I to open Settings. Navigate to Time & language tab and open Date & time settings

Step 2: Toggle on the switches next to ‘Set time automatically.’

Mac

Step 1: Click on the time indicator on the right of the menu bar and select Open Date & Time Preferences.

Step 2: In the following window, under Date & Time, mark the checkbox that reads ‘Set date and time automatically.’ Then, use the drop-down menu to select the time server.

4. CLEAR CACHE AND COOKIES

If the problem persists despite switching networks and checking your PC's clock, Chrome may be loading a cached version of the web page.

To ensure that Chrome is fetching a fresh copy of web pages, you must first delete the cache and cookies in Chrome. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete on Windows (or Cmd + Shift + Delete on Mac) to launch the clear browsing panel.

Step 2: In the Time range section, select All time and tick the boxes next to 'Cookies and other site data' and 'Cached images and file.'

After that, select Clear data.

Restart Chrome and try again to load the website.

5. DISABLE ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM

To protect your data, antivirus programmes on your PC, like Chrome, actively scan for SSL certificates on the websites you visit. To get around the problem, go into your antivirus application's settings and stop HTTPS scanning, or temporarily switch off the antivirus programme.

6. DISABLE VPN

By diverting your traffic through a separate server and disguising your IP addresses, a VPN connection adds an extra degree of security. However, this makes it more difficult for Chrome to check the SSL certificate, resulting in connection privacy problems.

Disable VPN and reload the page to check if the problem goes away.

7. CHANGE DNS SETTINGS

Configuring Chrome to use secure DNS was another solution that many users found helpful in resolving the 'Your connection is not private' problem. You can also try it out. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Open Chrome. Click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner to open Settings.

Step 2: Navigate to the Security and Privacy tab on your left. Then open Security settings.

Step 3: Scroll down to the Advanced section and check the box for 'Use secure DNS.'

Restart Chrome and try loading the website again to see if the problem persists.

SECURELY CONNECT

We're confident that one of the methods listed above has assisted you in resolving the issue. Chrome may also give you the choice to continue with the website anyhow in some cases. While we only discussed Chrome, identical issues may occur in other browsers such as Edge and Firefox. You can utilise some, if not all, of the preceding ways to get past the error in such circumstances.