Network/Browser

NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID certificate issuer not trusted

error meaning

The browser does not trust the certificate's issuance chain.

Frequently Occurring Situations

Appears on private certificate sites or TLS inspection networks.

First thing to check

Distinguish whether it is a public site or an internal company site.

main causes

  • Missing certificate chain
  • private certification body
  • network security certificate

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

Appears on private certificate sites or TLS inspection networks.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Distinguish whether it is a public site or an internal company site.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. Certificate Issuer Untrusted Resolution Procedure

The browser does not trust the certificate's issuance chain.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Compare public sites with other networks and update your browser/OS.
  2. For internal sites, ask your administrator to distribute the official root certificate and verify the certificate chain.

Check points: Make sure you are connected with a normal, trustworthy certificate chain.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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