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title: "An SSL handshake error occurs when accessing a website."  
description: "An SSL handshake error occurs when accessing a website."  
author: "Sandra Emily"  
published: 2023-08-01  
updated: 2023-08-02  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/159418/an-ssl-handshake-error-occurs-when-accessing-a-website  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["error", "troubleshooting", "ssl"]  
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# An SSL handshake error occurs when accessing a website.

An [SSL](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/743/ssl-or-tls) [handshake](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81083/goodbye-to-handshake-in-coronavirus-pandemic) [error](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88527/fixing-quickbooks-error-4120-reinstalling-vs-repairing) occurs when accessing a website.

## Replies

### Reply by Aryan Kumar

An SSL handshake error occurs when the client and server are unable to establish a secure connection. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including:

- **The client or server's clock is not synchronized.** The SSL handshake requires that the client and server have synchronized clocks. If the clocks are not synchronized, the handshake will fail.
- **The client or server is using an outdated version of the SSL protocol.** The SSL protocol is constantly being updated with new security features. If the client or server is using an outdated version of the protocol, the handshake will fail.
- **The client or server's SSL certificate is not valid.** The SSL certificate is used to verify the identity of the server. If the certificate is not valid, the handshake will fail.
- **The client or server's network is being intercepted.** A third party could be intercepting the traffic between the client and server, which could cause the handshake to fail.

If you are getting an SSL handshake error, there are a few things you can try to fix it:

- **Check your system clock.** Make sure that your system clock is synchronized with an accurate time source.
- **Update your browser.** Make sure that you are using the latest version of your browser.
- **Check the website's SSL certificate.** Make sure that the website's SSL certificate is valid.
- **Try a different browser.** If you are still getting the error, try using a different browser.

If you have tried all of these steps and you are still getting the error, you may need to contact the website's administrator for assistance.

Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting SSL handshake errors:

- **Use a website that checks SSL certificates.** There are a number of websites that can check the validity of SSL certificates. This can be a helpful way to determine if the error is caused by a problem with the website's SSL certificate.
- **Use a VPN.** A VPN can help to protect your traffic from being intercepted. This can be a helpful way to troubleshoot SSL handshake errors that are caused by network interception.
- **Clear your browser's cache and cookies.** Sometimes, clearing your browser's cache and cookies can help to resolve SSL handshake errors.


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