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iPhone & iPad Error

Cannot Verify Server Identity

What This Means (In Plain English)

Your iPhone is having trouble confirming the security of an email or web server. This is a safety check — your phone is protecting you.

Low UrgencyThis is not urgent. Take your time with the fix.

Common Causes

  • Incorrect date and time settings on your phone
  • An email server with an expired security certificate
  • An outdated iOS version missing new security certificates

How to Fix It — Step by Step

  1. 1

    Tap "Continue" if you trust the server (for example, your own email provider).

  2. 2

    If you are not sure, tap "Cancel" to be safe.

  3. 3

    Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure "Set Automatically" is on.

  4. 4

    Restart your iPhone.

  5. 5

    If this happens with email, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts, delete the email account, and add it again.

  6. 6

    Make sure your iPhone software is up to date.

How to Prevent This in the Future

Keep your date and time set to automatic. Keep your iPhone updated to ensure it has the latest security certificates.

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Still stuck? Don’t worry!

If the steps above did not solve the problem, ask a trusted friend or family member for help, or contact us and we will do our best to assist you.