For instance, as a Google Chrome user, you may have tried to access a website only to receive a message not dissimilar to this one: For those who have the misfortune of using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge, your message may look like this: Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server.‘ The website you’re trying to access may very well be your own. If you trust the website you’re trying to access and would like to stop your browser from flashing this message in the future, the following guide will show you how.

What to do if my domain doesn’t match a server’s certificate?

1. Google Chrome Workaround

Not so long ago, Google Chrome removed support for commonName matching in certificates. Because of this, it may cause domain name mismatch issues with older websites. If you’re tired of seeing the above message for websites you’re trying to run locally or Google Chrome, you can disable it completely using these steps: Getting a NET:: ERR_CERT_INVALID error on Google Chrome? Try these easy fixes. SPONSORED

2. Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer workaround

3. Mozilla Firefox workaround

4. How to solve a CN Mismatch Error for your own site

The issue may be that the right website was not included in your common name(s) by mistake. For instance, you may have purchased a certificate for a website with the common name www.windowsreport.com but you may have not added windowsreport.com in the list of Subject Alternative Names (SANs). Consequently, you’ll need to contact the issuer of the certificate to change the SAN. In some cases, SSL companies allow you to modify some of the information on the certificate through a portal. If you’re using a shared host, where a hosting company allows you to share an IP address with other websites, this could cause issues with your website. You should also check your firewall and load balancer settings on the server-side. One of the most common issues may stem from an incomplete server certification installation. In that case, you’ll need to deploy the chain certificate file to the server hosting your website. This can be accomplished by downloading the chain certificate from the issuer and then installing it on the server. You’ll need to find your server-specific instructions for installation. Most SSL/TLS certification errors can be solved by contacting the issuer. Either way, let us know how you managed to solve this issue by leaving a comment below.

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