secure connection

[mearsj]

I keep getting the message "Safari can't open the page as it can't establish a secure connection to server"
Can anyone help me rectify this as Apple say it's the service provider and the service provider says it is not them!
HELP!

 

[Raz0rEdge]

Which specific website are you trying to connect to? Are you trying to connect using HTTPS?

 

[usagora]

Also, have you tried to reach the web page via another browser?

 

[mearsj]

Thanks for your rapid reply.

Yes, I am trying to connect to the National Lotterey which is HTTPS. I have the same problem with other websites but can't remember which or if they were also HTTPS.

Cheers,
John

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Yes, I have tried with Google Chrome and Opera. Same result

 

[usagora]

Have you tried clearing your history, cookies, and website data?

https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/clear-your-browsing-history-sfri47acf5d6/mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/12.0/mac/10.14

Rebooted?

If none of that works, then perhaps there's a privacy/security setting that needs to be changed? But if this is happening with multiple browsers, it's likely a setting in macOS itself that needs to be changed. Or maybe your ISP is wrong and they are indeed the problem?

 

[IWT]

@merasj

If you Open Safari, then use Command + comma to open Safari Preferences, then click on Privacy.

Make sure that "Block all cookies" is not checked.

"Block all cookies" = "Don’t let any websites, third parties, or advertisers store cookies and other data on your Mac. This may prevent some websites from working properly."

Ian