How To Fix GoDaddy’s Your Connection is Not Private [2025}

You see “Your Connection is Not Private” with the following error code on your GoDaddy site:

• err_ssl_protocol_error
• sec_error_revoked_certificate
• net::err_cert_authority_invalid
• net::err_cert_common_name_invalid

It means that the server is not capable of setting up an encrypted connection to securely transfer data to a browser.

There could be many reasons behind it-

• Expired SSL certificate
• Migrated to New Domain
• The computer doesn’t sync dates and times automatically.
• Mixed content

What Does Mean Your Connection is Not Private?

When a user tries to access a website through a browser. First, the server sends SSL certificate information with a public key. Browsers get it and verify it.

The server then sends a private key. The browser encrypts the data transfer with a private key, and the server decrypts the data with the same key.

It’s called an encrypted connection between the server and browser.

However, if the browser can’t validate certification information for various reasons, it causes the error.

After that, Chrome will display “Your connection is not private.”

Mozilla Firefox: “Your connection is not secure.”

Microsoft Edge: “This site is not secure.”

Now let’s jump into the solutions.

1. Reload Your Page

When you see the SSL error, first of all, try to reload the web page. You can even try it in incognito mode, guest mode, or other browsers.

If the error is temporary, the website should work well.

2. Clean Up Browser Cache

If you have set up a long browser caching period, like 2 days, 1 month, or 1 year for your website, then it is feasible that your website resources are loading from the browser cache.

The old browser cache might invoke the issue.

So, clear up your browser cache fully.

Clean Cache on Chrome

(1) Press Ctrl+H.

(2) Select all time

(3) Clear data

3. Test Your SSL

If you have recently installed your SSL, you must check it through a third-party tool.

The tool will quickly diagnose problems with your SSL certificate installation.

You can verify the SSL certificate on your web server to make sure it is correctly installed, valid, and doesn’t give any errors.

The tool will inform you about your SSL compatibility with major web browsers and expiration days.

You can even set up free email reminders for SSL expiration to get it before SSL expires.

4. Check Your SSL Certificate Validation Period

Is your SSL certificate validation period over? Well, that is a significant roadblock.

Renew your certificate if it is paid. If you are using free SSL, it will automatically renew.

But it won’t work due to the failure of the autoscript. You can contact the GoDaddy Support team to renew it.

5. Sync Your PC’s clock To time

Do you browse on old computers?

There is a higher possibility that your PC doesn’t sync data and time automatically.

Browsers will get the wrong date and miscalculate the SSL certificate validation period.

Then the browser may assume your certificate is invalid.

Sync Date & Time on Windows

(1) Click on Date and Time

(2) Click Date and Time setting

(2) Put on Set time automatically and Time Zone also

Sync Date & Time on Mac

(1) Go to the Settings app and click on Date & Time.

(2) Check on Set data and time automatically and save changes

6. Turn off Firewall

If you are using antivirus on your PC, it might block your SSL certificate. Please turn it off and revisit your web property.

In some rare cases, a VPN service can also block the certificate.

7. Setup SSL For All Variations of Domain

If you have set up SSL for the non-www domain version, you can get the error on the www domain version.

Chrome will show the error code-

SSL_ERROR_BAD_CERT_DOMAIN

The error can also appear after moving to a new domain name or server.

Reinstall your SSL for both variations of your domain, or you can redirect all traffic to the domain version with SSL installed.

8. Fix Mixed Content Error

Do you see “Padlock is not green” or “Your connection to this site is not fully secure”.

It means that some of your website resources, like images, scripts, or a stylesheet, are still loading through the insecure HTTP protocol.

Now fix it quickly.

You need to install and activate the Really Simple SSL plugin, and it will take care of everything like mixed content, http redirection to HTTPS, etc.

You can validate the abolishment of the error by simply going through the plugin’s setting page.

9. Fix Too Many Redirects

In some scenarios, after adding https before the WordPress address and the site address in general settings, redirect loops begin to appear.

To fix it add the following code before “That’s all, stop editing! Happy blogging” in wp-config.php

define('FORCE_SSL_ADMIN', true);
// in some setups HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO might contain
// a comma-separated list e.g. http,https
// so check for https existence
if (strpos($_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO'], 'https') !== false)
$_SERVER['HTTPS']='on';

10. Setup HTTP to HTTPS Redirection

WordPress doesn’t automatically redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS.

You can use the Really Simple SSL plugin. Or you can add the code to your .htaccess file.

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

11. Disable Browser Extensions

A web admin keeps multiple extensions in his browser. I guess you might also have.

Some extensions can block SSL due to poor coding or strict VPN service.

Now switch all off. Simply visit chrome://extensions. If the website is working fine, start testing with trials of extensions and figure out culprit one.

We hope your website is free from SSL errors. Please share the post.

Let me know in the comment box if you’re still facing it. We will be pleased to help you.

FAQ

1. Why does my GoDaddy site suddenly show “Your connection is not private”?

This warning appears when your browser fails to validate your SSL certificate. It can be due to an expired SSL, wrong domain mapping, mixed content, or even an outdated system clock. In simple words, the SSL handshake between the browser and server is broken. Until the browser confirms a secure encrypted connection, it will block your site and flash the warning.

2. Can an expired SSL cause this error instantly?

Yes, the moment an SSL certificate expires, the browser loses trust. It sees your site as unsafe and shows the warning without mercy. Paid SSL must be renewed manually, while free SSL usually renews automatically. If the renewal script fails, the certificate becomes invalid. In that case, renew it from your hosting dashboard or ask GoDaddy support to refresh it.

3. Why does the error appear after moving to a new domain?

When you migrate your site to a new domain, SSL information may no longer match the domain name. Browsers expect the SSL certificate to match exactly. If your certificate still belongs to the old domain, you will see codes like ERR CERT COMMON NAME INVALID. Reinstall SSL for the new domain and ensure both www and non-www versions are covered.

4. Can mixed content really trigger this warning?

Yes, mixed content is one of the most ignored problems. Even if your SSL is valid, loading images, scripts, or styles from an insecure HTTP link breaks the secure chain. Browsers detect this and mark the page as not fully secure. The easiest fix is using the Really Simple SSL plugin. It forces all your assets to load through HTTPS instantly.

5. Why does my browser show the error only on my computer?

If the issue appears only on your device, it is likely caused by local factors. Outdated date and time settings, aggressive antivirus firewalls, VPNs, or browser extensions can disrupt SSL validation. Sync your system clock, disable VPNs temporarily, clear the cache, and turn off suspicious extensions. In many cases, the website will load normally after this.

6. What should I do if I see too many redirects after enabling HTTPS?

This happens when your site forces HTTPS from multiple places. For example, WordPress settings, .htaccess rules, plugins, or a proxy can all conflict. The result is a redirect loop. You can fix it by adding the correct HTTPS force code in wp-config or adjusting your redirection rules. Once cleaned up, the site loads normally without loops.

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