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Fix Your Connection is not Private Error in Almost No Time – Fixing Guide for Desktop Browsers and Android Devices<\/h2>\n

As you\u2019re on this post, you\u2019re facing the \u2018Your Connection is not Private\u2019 error, most likely in Google Chrome. This error is also called \u201cNet: ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID<\/strong>.\u201d In this post, we\u2019ll lay out the fixing steps so that you won\u2019t have to face this annoying error anymore. The following steps can be used to solve an SSL error “Your Connection is not Private Error<\/strong>” in Android<\/strong> devices.<\/p>\n

The reason behind the Net: ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID error, as you can see in the error message is the inability of the browser to establish a private connection with the server. There could be multiple reasons for this inability of the browser and depending on the reason, the solution will change. In this post, we\u2019ll try to address all potential issues resulting in \u2018Your Connection is not Private Error.\u2019
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How to Fix \u201cYour connection is not private\u201d Error in chrome browser & android device<\/h2>\n

To get rid of this error, you\u2019ll have to apply these solutions one-by-one. If one doesn\u2019t work, try the next one. By the last solution, this error should have been resolved. All the best!<\/p>\n

Solution 1: Check & Correct Date & Time<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all been in a situation where we lost our key, looked everywhere just to find that the key was sitting in the pocket all along? Well, this solution is kind of like that. The date and time of your system\u2014something that we take for granted\u2014might be incorrect and could be causing trouble. Whether you\u2019re using an Apple device, a Windows one or Android, this step might just be the key you\u2019ve been searching for.<\/p>\n

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Solution 2: Clear Chrome\u2019s Browsing Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As we know, browsers store your browsing data; and this data might be preventing your browser to establish a secure connection. So, you need to clear your data. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

In PC: <\/strong>Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete and clear the data.<\/p>\n

In a Mobile Phone: <\/strong>Chrome menu \u2192 Settings \u2192 Privacy \u2192 Clear Browsing Data<\/p>\n

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Solution 3: Check your Antivirus & Firewall Settings<\/h2>\n

A thing about antivirus software that many aren\u2019t aware of is that they monitor the web pages loaded in your browser, Chrome in this case. Your antivirus\/firewall might have been configured in such a way that it doesn\u2019t let Chrome establish a secure connection with the server\u2014ultimately resulting in \u201cYour Connection is not Private\u201d Error.<\/p>\n

Now we cannot provide the exact solution as there are thousands of antivirus and firewalls and UI\/UX for each is different. But what we can do is give you the direction, you\u2019ll have to reach the destination on your own.<\/p>\n

In your software or firewall, disable the SSL\/TLS scanning or monitoring<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

Solution 4: Update Chrome<\/h2>\n

What do you we when the PC crashes? We restart, right? Similarly, in browsers, we recommend updating them at the pretty regular basis. If you don\u2019t, you\u2019re mission out on a lot of important stuff. They almost always come with security patches and you could be putting your system at risk by not updating. So, it\u2019s always better to stay up-to-date.<\/p>\n

Update Chrome in PC: <\/strong>Chrome menu \u2192 Help \u2192 About Google Chrome<\/p>\n

Update Chrome in a Mobile Phone: <\/strong>Chrome menu \u2192 Help \u2192 Update Google Chrome<\/p>\n

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Solution 5: Proceed Anyway<\/h2\nIf any of the above options don\u2019t work and if you really want to visit the webpage, first click on the Advanced <\/strong>link and then click on the \u2018Proceed to\u2026\u2019 link. Note that this might put your system at risk and isn\u2019t recommended.<\/p>\n

If any of the solutions didn\u2019t fix \u2018Your Connection is not Private\u2019 Error, it could be a deeper issue. Try another browser or install Chrome after uninstalling it. We hope this helps!<\/p>\n

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