
Why Does My Website Say Not Secure?
The 'Not secure' warning means your site has no valid HTTPS certificate. Here is what it means, how owners fix it, and what visitors should do about it.
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The 'Not secure' warning means your site has no valid HTTPS certificate. Here is what it means, how owners fix it, and what visitors should do about it.

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