Though the error alert may slightly differ, you will not get access to the site.
Typically, you see a red alert or warning message.
It means that you are browsing a harmful site and it is dangerous to go ahead.
But in reality, it is not always true.
For safety purposes,Microsoft Edgeshuns you from visiting the site.
There can be a strong reason that the site is actually legit, but you get the above warning.
Seeing the your connection is not secure warning in Microsoft Edge when trying to visit websites can be concerning.
This error indicates the connectionbetween your browserandthe websiteis notfully encrypted.
However, in many cases, the website may not actually have any security risks.
Often the error is resulting from aninvalid SSL certificate or mixed content issues.
Fortunately, you canresolve connection not secure errorsin Edge without compromising safety.
For well-known sites, theinvalid certificateis likely a technical issue on the sites end.
In many cases, it is because of theHTTP and HTTPS confusion.
As we know the HTTPS indicates that the encryption between your online window and site server is secure.
For this the site owner has to install an SSL certificate.
Sometimes, the url may be HTTPS, but the inner links and content may be HTTP.
We call it mixed content.
Most of the time, it is the culprit for site not secure error.
In this article we shall see thecommon reasons and solutionsto fix the error.
Why do you get Website not Secure error in Microsoft Edge?
So its better reset the Microsoft Edge cache and cookies once in a while.
To do so follow these instructions.
Now load the website and verify if the warning is gone.
The Not Recommended Action
If theMicrosoft Edge displaysa red warning sign that your connection isnt private.
Attackers migh be trying to steal your passwords etc.
NET:ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID
There is anAdvancedoption below it.
It says that they system could not trust the site security certificate.
Especially when there is an HTTP site or mixed content site.
It can be also that the site is malicious.
Your site will be loaded, but at your own risk.
Sites can also be added to the trusted sites list to exempt them from security checks.
How to make mixed content always HTTPS?
edge://flags/#edge-automatic-https
Automatic HTTPS flag will be seen.
tap the drop-down beside it and enable it.
Now you will open any site with HTTPS and removes the not secure warning in Microsoft Edge.
Use InPrivate Mode
This is one secure mode to have better privacy.
pop pop the site url in it.
Your problem should be fixed.
Disable or Remove extensions
Lot of small features are in the form of extensions.
Unknowingly without knowing the bugs, you might have installed some extensions.
The incompatibility between Microsoft Edge and these extensions, can cause the security lapse.
Now check the site after restarting Microsoft Edge.
Update them to the latest version.
Update Microsoft Edge
Edge does not automatically update.
It will take some time, before the new version is installed.
Before that you’ve got the option to manually do it.
poke the 3 dots andHelp and feedback > About Microsoft Edge.
If there is an update, it will get installed.
you’re free to uncheck this setting and load the site.
double-check the site you are visiting is 100% legit, before doing it.
Otherwise, malware may corrupt your system.
Load the site to see if the error is gone.
That means site is mostly secure.
edge://flags/#unsafely-treat-insecure-origin-as-secure
Insecure origins treated as secure is open.
Beside it, there is drop-box.
choose the enabled option.
Now the waring will be gone and site will go through.But this is a last resort.
In such cases, you might try a proxy IP or VPN to access your website.
It is a temporary solution.
Otherwise, it’s possible for you to try some of the below fixes.
It may work, but at your own safety.
If you are an administrator and using the Pro version, you have access to Group Policy editor.
bang out gpedit.msc in the Run dialox box or search and open Local Group Policy editor.
Go toComputer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge
Double-grab the option that says Control where security restrictions on insecure origins apply.
Now load the url.
you’re able to change it once your work is done.
So if you venture to disable or delete it, the other programs may get affected.
It may slow down the system or cause high memory usage.
So one of the above solutions should fix the security error.
