unecure site

paula siegel 0 Reputation points
2026-09-27T22:43:15.7533333+00:00

have always signed in to these sites but now show unsecure and new computer

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 11
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    2026-09-27T22:43:30.1133333+00:00

    If sites that previously worked now show as not secure on a new computer, the browser is indicating that the connection or certificate is not valid.

    In Microsoft Edge, check these items:

    1. Open the site and look at the address bar.
      • A secure site shows a padlock icon.
      • A site that is not secure may show Not secure, a warning triangle, or no padlock.
    2. Click the icon in the address bar.
      • This shows whether the connection is secure and certificate details.
    3. If the site is using HTTP instead of HTTPS, avoid entering passwords or personal information.
      • HTTP sends data in plain text.
      • HTTPS encrypts the data.
    4. If Edge warns that the certificate is invalid, expired, or self-signed, avoid using the site for sign-in or sensitive data.
      • Microsoft Edge recommends not entering personal information on those sites.
    5. Check Edge security warnings settings:
      • Open Microsoft Edge.
      • Select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Security.
      • Make sure Get alerts about insecure connections is turned on.
      • Review whether Edge is alerting only for insecure public sites or for both public and private sites.
    6. If the issue is only on support.microsoft.com sign-in pages and the sign-in keeps looping, check Trusted Sites settings.
      • These sites should not be partially mixed in the Trusted Sites list.
      • If any are in Trusted Sites, all related Microsoft sign-in domains must be included together for cookie sharing to work.

    If the site is a local device page such as a router or internal site, Edge can warn because those pages may still use HTTP or an invalid certificate.


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  2. Ferdinand Nanalig 33,405 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-27T23:18:50.08+00:00

    Hi, let me help you.

    This is almost always a date/time issue on a freshly set-up Windows 11 machine — if the system clock is off (even by a day), certificates look invalid, and browsers flag every site as "not secure." Check Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time, make sure "Set time automatically" is on, and confirm the time zone is correct.

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