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ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR

The browser tried to open an encrypted (HTTPS) connection to the site and the SSL/TLS protocol negotiation failed — something in the security setup did not match up.

Common causes

  • The computer's clock has the wrong date/time (invalidating certificate checks).
  • An expired, badly installed or missing SSL certificate on the server.
  • Antivirus or a corporate proxy inspecting HTTPS incorrectly.
  • A site still redirecting to HTTPS without a valid certificate in place.

What to do

  • Check that the computer's date and time are correct.
  • Temporarily disable the antivirus's HTTPS inspection to test.
  • Try another browser or device to isolate the issue.

If the site is yours

O que fazer com isso

If the site is yours

Check the SSL certificate's validity and renew it if needed.

O que fazer com isso

If the site is yours

Check that the certificate covers the exact subdomain being accessed (e.g. www. vs. no www).

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HTTP status code

A 3-digit number the server sends with its response, saying whether it worked (2xx), was redirected (3xx), was a visitor-side error (4xx) or a server-side error (5xx).

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SSL/TLS certificate

A file that proves a site's identity and enables the encrypted connection (the browser lock icon). Expired or misconfigured, it causes an insecure-connection error.

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