Are you a website owner coming across a NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED error all of a sudden? If so, it has to be taken care of immediately. 

This is a server-side error that needs to be tended to and cannot be ignored. It has the ability to affect your website’s security if you don’t fix it. If you don’t know how to fix it, we do. We have several proven methods that other website owners have used in the past.

If you are a Mac user, feel free to scroll down to our method for solving the NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED error on a Mac. For Windows users, check out method 4. This seems to be the most effective way to fix the error for most users. 

What is the NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED Error?

The NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED error is very common amongst those who are using SSL. SSL is used on websites for encryption and it’s very budget-friendly. Unfortunately, SSL certificates come with their fair share of errors, such as this one and it is most likely to happen in Chrome. 

What Causes the NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED Error?

The NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED error is caused by a number of factors. The main reason for the error is that the SSL certificate of your website has been revoked or voided by whoever issued it to you.

There are various reasons why your SSL certificate may have been revoked such as:

• A request for revocation was received from the website
• The certificate may be issued to the wrong website
• Compromised security keys
• DNS or network issues are stopping the computer from accessing the Certificate Revocation List

As the website owner, you can solve the problem easily on your own. 

Additionally, there are some simpler explanations for the error such as: 

• Wrong date and time
• Antivirus or firewall may be blocking access
• Third-party applications
• Errors within DNS
• Extensions
• VPN or Proxies

How to Fix the NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED Error

Even though it seems like the issue can’t be fixed, it can. There is a quick way to fix the error that has worked for a lot of people. Here’s how for Mac users:

• Navigate to KeychainAccess
• Login on Mac
• Delete the following certificates:
  • UTN DATACorp SGC and AddTrust External CA Root
• Exit Keychain and your browser
• Relaunch the browser and try the website again

If you are a Windows user, there are some really simple methods for fixing the NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED error. You can fix them by using these methods below:

• Fix the date and time
• Disable your antivirus or firewall 
• Clean boot your computer
• Flush DNS & Reset TCP/IP
• Disable & Remove Extensions
• Remove VPN’s or Proxies

Method 1: Fix the Date and Time

An incorrect date and time on your PC is the reason for many errors that go on between your server and computer. Additionally, it causes SSL errors such as NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED. So, changing the date and time should fix the issue if that’s what’s going on. Here’s how to do that: 

• Go to your Control Panel
• Click on Clock, Region, and Language
• Choose Date & Time
• Enter the correct time and date
• Restart your PC to check for the error 

Method 2: Disable Your Antivirus and/or Firewall

More often than not one security feature will clash with another one It’s kind of like a duel for power. A lot of times the antivirus and firewall of your computer will cross your SSL security path and cause the error. You can simply disconnect the security programs you have in place to try to make the error go away. 

Method 3: Clean Boot Your Computer

Performing a clean boot can isolate the error within a third-party application or software. It will restart your PC with the minimal amount of programs and drivers that startup on your PC. This can help narrow down the root of the issue. Here’s how to perform a clean boot: 

• Open Run
• Type MSConfig
• Under General, uncheck Load Startup Items
• Click Load System Services and Use original boot configuration
• Navigate to Services
• Mark Hide all Microsoft Services
• Choose Apply
• Select OK to disable all services
• Reset your computer
• If the issue is still not resolved, go back in and uncheck Load System Services 
• Restart your PC

Method 4: Flush DNS & Reset TCP/IP

A lot of the time flushing your DNS and resetting the TCP/IP can solve almost all errors you come across on your PC including NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED. All you have to do is this: 

Windows 10, 8, 8.1

• Click on Windows and search for Command Prompt
• Right-lick Command prompt to run as an administrator
• Once in the command box, type the following commands, pressing enter after each one
  • Netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
  • Ipconfig /flushdns
  • Ipconfig /registerdns
  • Ipconfig /release
  • Ipconfig /renew
  • -netsh winsock reset
• Restart your PC to see if you still get the error

Remember to put a space before each forward-slash.

Windows 7

-Click Start

-Choose  All Programs

–Click on Accessories

-Right-click Command Prompt

–Run as administrator and allow changes

Type the following commands:

• • Netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
  • Ipconfig /flushdns
  • Ipconfig /registerdns
  • Ipconfig /release
  • Ipconfig /renew
  • -netsh winsock reset
• Restart your PC to see if you still get the error

XP & Vista

-Click Start

-Choose  All Programs

–Click on Accessories

-Right-click Command Prompt

-Type ipconfig/flushdns

-If done correctly, you’ll see a message that says “DNS Resolver Cache Successfully Flushed”

Mac OS X

-Close browser

-Click Applications

-Select Utilities

-Click on Terminal

-Type the following commands in the Terminal Window:

*sudo discoveryutil mdnsflushcache (Yosemite)

*sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder (Mavericks, Lion, Mountain Lion)

*sudo dscacheutil -flushcache (OS X 10.6 and older)

If none of these have worked, then you should consider running a power cycle on your modem and router. Here’s how to do that:

-Turn off your PC or Mac

-Unplug your modem and router

-Wait 15-seconds or so

-Plug your modem in and wait 1-2 minutes

-Plug your router back in and wait 1-2 monutes

-Turn your computer back on

Try to get on the website from a different web browser. Did it let you on? If so, then you know it’s a problem with Chrome and possibly its extensions. You can go to the by entering chrome://extensions right into the address bar.

If you see any extensions you don’t recognize, delete them. If you recognize all of them, temporarily disable one at a time and try to access the website again. Once you’ve found the problematic extension, delete it. 

If you are still having the issue and getting the  NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED error, then the next step would be to disable or remove any VPN’s or proxies you have. Here’s how: 

Disable Proxy

• Open Run
• Type inetcpl.cpl
• Click on Connections
• Click LAN settings
• Check the box to Automatically Detect Settings
• Uncheck all remaining options
• Reset your PC

Disable Security Warning (Risjy, but works)

• Open Run
• Type inetcpl.cpl
• Click on Advanced
• Uncheck Check for publisher’s certificate revocation and check for server certificate revocation
• Click Apply and OK
• Restart your PC

Final Words

The NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED error is a dangerous error for most people. However, since we provided you with the methods for fixing it, it should no longer be an issue for you.

It’s important to remember to never re-use a CSR or Private Key with any new certificate you get. If you do, it can cause more issues than you could ever want. We hope that we have helped you with our methods. 

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