Free Website Builder: Understanding Browser Security Warnings and How to Fix Them

If you’re seeing warnings or errors when visiting your website, you’re not alone – and it’s a common issue that’s easy to fix. Modern web browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and others protect users by alerting them when a website isn’t fully secure. These alerts help prevent data theft, phishing, and other security risks.

What Are These Warnings?

When your website does not have SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) enabled meaning your site is not served over HTTPS. Browsers will warn visitors that your site is “Not Secure.” Here’s what that means and how it looks on popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome:Shows a “Not Secure” label in the address bar and warns visitors that their connection isn’t safe. On pages where visitors enter information (like contact forms), Chrome may even block submissions.
  • Safari:Displays “Not Secure” next to your URL and may show pop-up warnings telling users your website is not secure. In some cases, Safari may block access to the site altogether.
  • Firefox:Shows a red warning padlock icon and alerts users to potential security risks with your site’s certificate.

These warnings can confuse and alarm visitors, causing them to leave your site — losing you potential customers or leads.

Why Do These Warnings Appear?

Browsers require websites to use HTTPS – a secure version of HTTP – which encrypts the data between visitors and your site. Without HTTPS, information like passwords, contact details, or payment data can be intercepted by hackers.

If your website lacks SSL, the browser flags this as a security risk and alerts your visitors to protect them.

How To Fix This Issue – Add Domain SSL

The good news: you can resolve these warnings immediately by adding SSL to your domain.

Our Domain SSL service secures your website with HTTPS, ensuring that all communication between your visitors and your site is encrypted and safe.

Benefits of Adding Domain SSL:

  • Removes “Not Secure” warnings from browsers
  • Protects your visitors’ personal data and information
  • Improves your search engine rankings (SEO boost)
  • Builds trust and credibility with your customers
  • Complies with browser security standards

How to Get Domain SSL

Adding Domain SSL is easy and affordable. Simply enable the Domain SSL option on your account, and we will handle the installation and setup for you. Once activated, your site will immediately use HTTPS, and all browser warnings will disappear.

Adding Domain SSL is easy and affordable. Simply:

  1. Login to your Client Area on our website.
  2. Navigate to My Domains.
  3. Select the domain name you want to secure.
  4. Scroll down to the “Secure Your Website” section.
  5. Click the “Secure My Website” button and follow the instructions.

Once activated, your site will immediately use HTTPS, removing all browser security warnings and keeping your visitors’ data safe.

If you need assistance or have questions about SSL, our support team is ready to help you every step of the way.


Don’t Lose Visitors to Security Warnings

Secure your website today by adding Domain SSL – protect your business and give your visitors confidence that your site is safe to browse and use.

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