Network/Browser

ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR TLS communication protocol error

error meaning

The process of negotiating a secure connection with the server failed.

Frequently Occurring Situations

A secure connection error appears immediately after accessing an HTTPS site.

First thing to check

Check the site address/port and connection from a different network.

main causes

  • Server TLS configuration
  • Network TLS inspection
  • Invalid HTTPS port

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

A secure connection error appears immediately after accessing an HTTPS site.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Check the site address/port and connection from a different network.

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

2. TLS communication protocol error resolution procedure

The process of negotiating a secure connection with the server failed.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Update your browser and connect to the correct address that provides HTTPS.
  2. If the failure occurs only on your corporate network, contact your administrator to set up secure TLS inspection.

Check points: Verify that the secure connection is established without warning.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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