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NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED: What Happened

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Key idea:

NET::ERR_CERT_REVOKED — your CA (Let's Encrypt, DigiCert) revoked the SSL certificate. Serious: clients can't connect at all. Causes: compromised private key, mis-issuance, CA compliance issue. Solution: immediately issue a new cert and deploy to the server. Find out why via the CA dashboard or email notifications.

This error blocks HTTPS access. Below: causes, fixes, working config, FAQ.

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Common Causes

  • Compromised private key (leak in git, logs)
  • CA detected issuance error, compliance revocation
  • Revocation requested via certbot revoke
  • Domain ownership changed
  • Mass revocation after an industry CVE (rare)

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Urgent: issue a new cert. certbot certonly --force-renewal -d example.com
  2. Deploy on the web server: nginx -t && systemctl reload nginx
  3. Find reason in CA dashboard (Let's Encrypt — email)
  4. If private key leaked: generate a fresh RSA pair
  5. If Must-Staple in cert: refresh OCSP stapling in nginx

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Related SSL Errors

Related guides

CertificateExpiry, issuer, domains (SAN)
ChainIntermediate and root CA validation
TLS ProtocolTLS version and cipher suite
VulnerabilitiesHeartbleed, POODLE, weak ciphers

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SSL/TLS is the encryption protocol that protects data between the browser and server. Our tool analyzes the certificate, chain of trust, TLS version, and knownvulnerabilities.

Certificate Details

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Chain of Trust

Full chain verification: from leaf certificate through intermediates to root CA.

TLS Analysis

Protocol version (TLS 1.2/1.3), cipher suites, Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) support.

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DV vs OV vs EV Certificates

DV (Domain Validation)
  • Confirms domain ownership only
  • Issued in minutes automatically
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Common Mistakes

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Expired certificateBrowsers block sites with expired SSL. Set up auto-renewal or monitoring.
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Incomplete certificate chainWithout intermediate CA, some browsers and bots cannot verify the certificate.
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Mixed content on HTTPS siteHTTP resources on an HTTPS page — the browser lock icon disappears, reducing trust.
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Using TLS 1.0/1.1Legacy TLS versions have known vulnerabilities. Use TLS 1.2+ or 1.3.
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Domain mismatch in certificateThe certificate must cover all site domains, including www and subdomains.

Best Practices

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Set up auto-renewalLet's Encrypt + certbot with cron — certificate renews automatically every 60-90 days.
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Enable HSTSStrict-Transport-Security header forces browsers to always use HTTPS.
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Use TLS 1.3TLS 1.3 is faster (1-RTT handshake) and safer — legacy ciphers removed.
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Monitor expiration datesCreate a monitor on Enterno.io — get notified well before expiration.
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Verify chain after renewalAfter certificate renewal, confirm that intermediate certificates are installed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long to wait for a new Let's Encrypt cert?

Immediately. Certbot auto-handles. Revocation does not affect rate limit (same 5 requests/week/domain).

Is a revoked cert cached on clients?

Yes if OCSP soft-fail. Rigorous validation (Chrome Must-Staple, Firefox) catches it. Mobile apps — up to 7-day cache.

How do I know the revocation reason?

Let's Encrypt — in email. Commercial CA — in account dashboard.

Check if it's active?

<a href="/en/ssl">Enterno SSL checker</a> → cert status (Active / Revoked / Expired).

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