Dealing with SSL security warnings or certificate errors? Here's how to fix them:

Initial Wait Period

• New domains need 72 hours to generate SSL certificates
• This applies to both newly registered and recently connected domains

Common Error Messages

1. "Your connection is not private/secure"
2. "SSL Certificates Unavailable"

Quick Fixes:

1. Wait 72 hours for new domains
2. Verify SSL status in your site's SSL panel
3. Check for mixed content
4. Confirm correct domain linking

Domain Configuration Check:

• For Squarespace Domains:
  • Verify original domain records are intact
• For External Domains:
  • Confirm DNS records are entered correctly
  • Check CAA record restrictions
  • Ensure proper domain mapping

Browser Compatibility:

• Use browsers listed on Let's Encrypt's "Platforms that trust ISRG Root X1"
• Outdated or unsupported browsers may show security warnings

Additional Solutions:

1. Use private browsing to test SSL certificate
2. Clear browser cache
3. Request Google Search Console to index secure version
4. Consider transferring external domains to Squarespace

Important Notes:

• SSL certificates are free for all correctly pointed domains
• DNSSEC protection is automatic for Squarespace domains
• Third-party DNSSEC may not always work with Squarespace SSL
• Non-Squarespace domains need their own host's SSL support

After resolving issues:

1. Verify secure site appears in search results
2. Monitor for any recurring warnings
3. Keep domain records updated

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