5 Fixes for the Connection for This Site Is Not Secure on Edge on Windows

Quick Tips

• Check the date and time on your PC, and change it if incorrect.
• Clear cache and cookies from Microsoft Edge.
• Always open links that begin with ‘https’ instead of ‘http’. The latter is an outdated, less secure protocol to open websites.

Basic Fixes

• Use the InPrivate window: Click on the three-dots icon at the top right, and open an InPrivate window. This does not record any of your history or store cache, there is a chance that this might prevent you from facing the error message.
• Check date and time: Incorrect date and time on your Windows PC can cause the issue.
• Disable VPN: A low-quality, or faulty VPN can cause issues with opening websites on your PC.
• Update Microsoft Edge: Click on the three dots icon at the top right, go to Help and Feedback > About Microsoft Edge, and check for any available updates.

Fix 1: Use HTTPS Only

If a website is connected using the outdated HTTP protocol, Microsoft Edge will give you a warning that the site is Not Secure, and hence, you might want to open all websites with HTTPS instead. You can enable a flag on Microsoft Edge to do this.

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and enter the following URL for the flag in the address bar.

edge://flags/#edge-automatic-https

Step 2: The Automatic HTTPS flag will be highlighted. Click on the drop-down menu in front of it and select Enabled.

Step 3: You will now be asked to restart Microsoft Edge. Click on the restart button.

Now, you will be connected to all websites using the HTTPS protocol and this can get rid of the ‘Not Secure’ warning on Microsoft Edge.

Fix 2: Restart Task Manager

Closing and restarting Microsoft Edge using Task Manager opens a fresh session. This way, the old session and all of its elements, including the bugs, are shut down, and you can browse freshly free from bugs.

Step 1: Open Task Manager from the start menu.

Step 2: Click on Microsoft Edge and select End Task. If you have multiple options of Microsoft Edge listed, select them all and click on End Task one by one.

Step 3: You can now re-open Microsoft Edge and see if the bug still exists.

Fix 3: Clear Browsing Data

A cache is a form of temporary data stored in local storage. It reloads elements of the application quickly instead of downloading them from the internet. However, a lot of cache means a lot of data and junk accumulation which are known to cause issues with an application.

Note: Your browsing and download history, cookies, and cache will be deleted from Microsoft Edge and unless selected, your passwords will not be deleted.

Step 1: Open Edge and click on the three dots icon at the top right corner.

Step 2: Click on Settings.

Step 3: Select Privacy, search, and services in the sidebar.

Step 4: Click on the Choose what to clear option under the ‘Clear browsing data’ menu.

Step 5: You can select a time range from the drop-down menu and click on Clear now.

Fix 4: Turn off Extensions

Extensions and browser add-ons might add some extra functionality to your browser but they could cause issues too. They might execute bugs that affect your network connectivity and make certain websites inaccessible.

Therefore, it is recommended to disable unwanted extensions on Microsoft Edge. These include the ones you don’t use or the ones that are probably not from verified developers.

Step 1: Open Edge, click on the Extension icon in the toolbar, and select Manage Extensions.

Step 2: Click on Remove.

Step 3: Click on Remove again to confirm and delete the extension.

Fix 5: Bypass Error Message

If you are fully sure that the website passes all the checks and is deemed safe, you can bypass the ‘the connection for this site is not secure’ warning. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and type the URL in the address bar.

edge://flags/#unsafely-treat-insecure-origin-as-secure

Yes, you read it right. You are manually forcing Microsoft Edge to ignore and not warn you. So, proceed at your own risk.

Step 2: Click on the drop-down menu next to the highlighted flag.

Step 3: Select Enabled.

Step 4: The flag is now enabled. Restart Microsoft Edge to activate the flag.

Also Read: How to disable autoplay for audio and videos in Microsoft Edge