Don’t worry — this is a common issue and usually easy to fix!
“Safari Can't Establish a Secure Connection”
What This Means (In Plain English)
Safari is warning you that it cannot safely connect to the website. The website's security may have an issue.
Common Causes
- •The website's security certificate has expired
- •Incorrect date and time on your Mac
- •Outdated macOS missing new security certificates
- •The website has a configuration issue
How to Fix It — Step by Step
- 1
Check the website address for typos.
- 2
Try the website in a different browser (like Chrome or Firefox).
- 3
Check your Mac's date and time: Apple menu > System Settings > General > Date & Time > make sure "Set time automatically" is on.
- 4
Clear Safari data: Safari menu > Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Remove All.
- 5
If you trust the website, try visiting it using "https://" at the beginning of the address.
- 6
Update macOS for the latest security certificates.
How to Prevent This in the Future
Keep macOS and Safari updated. Make sure your Mac's date and time are set automatically.
Related Errors You Might See
Your Connection Is Not Private
Your browser is warning you that the website you are trying to visit may not be secure. This is your browser protecting you from potential data theft.
Certificate Error — Navigation Blocked
The website's security certificate has a problem. Your browser is blocking it to protect you from a potentially unsafe connection.
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.