Check if a site's connection is secure

Chrome helps you browse more securely by alerting you when it detects a site that may be unsafe to visit. When a site may be unsafe, Chrome changes the icon next to the site address.

Check site information

On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome .
Open a web page.
To check a site’s security, tap More Site Information .
To learn more about the site’s security information, tap Connection.
To find out more about the source and other perspectives on the page's topics, tap About this page .

Learn more about About this page.

Tips:

If you want Chrome to ask you before you use an unsecured connection, turn on Always use secure connections.
When Always use secure connections is on, if a site doesn't support HTTPS, Chrome displays a “Connection is not secure” warning. Learn more about Always use secure connections.

Learn what each security symbol means

These symbols indicate whether Chrome has or hasn’t established a secure and private connection with a site.

Default (Secure)

The information you send or get through the site is private.

Even on secure sites, be careful with your personal information. To make sure you’re on the correct site, check the site name in the address bar.

Not secure or Dangerous

Do not enter any personal information on this page. If possible, do not use the site.

Not secure: Proceed with caution. Site connection isn’t private. Someone can find the information you send or get through this site.

Dangerous: Do not use this site. If you get a full-page red warning screen, the site is flagged as unsafe by Google Safe Browsing. The site threatens your privacy and security which can abuse any information it receives, and could attempt to install harmful software.

Resolve connection issues

Fix "Your connection is not private" error

If you get a full-page error message saying "Your connection is not private," then there's a problem with the site, the network, or your device. Learn how to troubleshoot "Your connection is not private" errors.

About this page

When you select About this page, you can find information about the source, page topics, and images on the page. Depending on the information available, this might include:

Web results about the source.
In their own words: A description of the source as represented by the site itself.
When the site was first indexed by Google. Learn more about a web page.

Tip: If you can’t find the About this page , check if:

Make searches and browsing better is turned on. Learn how to change your Make searches & browsing better settings.
Your default search engine is Google. Learn how to set default search engine and site search shortcuts.

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