This is not a secure connection "- what to do?
On some websites, you’ll see Chrome or Firefox saying “This is not a secure connection”. In this practical tip, we will tell you what is hidden behind it.
Message "This is not a secure connection" - that is behind it
- For safe surfing in the browser, some websites have an encrypted connection using HTTPS.
- All entries on the website are transmitted encrypted for security.
- This security is certified and guaranteed by the associated certificate.
- If there are problems with the certificate or the secure connection, you will receive this message for security reasons.
- On some websites you can then click on "Advanced"> "Continue anyway" and still visit the website.
- However, the connection to this website can also be completely blocked. In this case, contact the owner of the page and inform them of the error so that it can be remedied as quickly as possible.
- Tip: In some cases it can help if you open the page in the private mode of the browser.
You can find out what you can do if the error message "DNS server does not answer" appears in the next practical tip.