How to Fix the “Net::ERR_CERT_REVOKED” Issue on Windows/Mac

When you receive the “Net::ERR_CERT_REVOKED” error message, you may ask – how do I fix a revoked certificate in chrome? First, I will introduce the reasons for the issue for you. The details are as follows:

1. The revocation request must have been received from the site.

2. The certificate key may have been destroyed.

3. CA may find that the certificate has been issued to the wrong site.

4. DNS or network problems prevent your computers from accessing the CRL’s provider.

Now, let’s see how to fix the “Net::ERR_CERT_REVOKED” issue.

For Mac

If you are a Mac user, you can follow the steps below to fix the “ERR_CERT_REVOKED” issue:

Step 1: Go to Keychain Access > Login on Mac.
Step 2: Delete the UTN DATACorp SGC and AddTrust External CA Root certificates.
Step 3: Then, you need to quit Keychain Access and your web browser.
Step 4: Now reopen the web browser and enter the website address. Check to see if the “Net::ERR_CERT_REVOKED” error message has gone.

For Windows

Method 1: Disable Antivirus Temporarily

Some antivirus programs use their certificates to create a layer between the browser and the network and it can cause problems. Therefore, you can try temporarily disabling the antivirus software through the following steps. Here. I take Windows Defender as an example.

Step 1: Type Settings in the Search box to open the Settings application.

Step 2: Choose Update & Security and navigate to Windows Security. Then, click Open Windows Security.

Step 3: Click Virus & threat protection. Then, click the Windows Defender Antivirus option part. Finally, turn off the periodic scanning.

Also see: Is Antivirus Necessary for Windows 10/8/7? Get the Answer Now!

Method 2: Disable All Extensions and Plugins

Disabling all extensions and plugins will fix the “Net::ERR_CERT_REVOKED” issue. The steps to remove Chrome extensions are very simple. If you don’t know how to remove extensions from Chrome, try the steps below:

Step 1: Open Chrome, click the three dots on the upper right corner of the window, and then choose More tools from the pop-up window.

Step 2: Then select Extensions from a list of options.

Step 3: Scroll down to find the extension and click the Remove button of the extension. Then, remove them one by one.

Then the Chrome extension should be successfully removed and the “Net::ERR_CERT_REVOKED” issue should be fixed.

Also see: How to Remove Extensions from Chrome and Other Popular Browsers

Method 3: Disable the Proxy

You can try to disable the proxy server and get the Internet connection without a proxy to fix the “Net::ERR_CERT_REVOKED” issue. Here is how to do that:

Step 1: Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialogue box. Then, type inetcpl.cpl and click the OK button.

Step 2: Click the Connection tab and click the LAN settings button.

Step 3: Uncheck the Use a proxy server for your LAN box and check the Automatically detect settings box in the Local Area Network Settings window. Then, click the OK button.

Now, restart your browser and check to see if the “Net::ERR_CERT_REVOKED” issue has been fixed.

In addition to the methods above, you can also try the following methods.

1. Check the date and time.

2. Flush the DNS resolver cache. This post – How to Flush DNS Resolver Cache in Windows 10/8.1/7 may be the one you need.

3. Perform a clean boot.

4. Reset Google Chrome.

5. Disable the security warning.

Final Words

Now, you should know much information after reading this post. Just take measueres based on actual situations. If you have some questions, you can leave them in the comment zone.