Hotmail untrusted connection firefox

The dreaded "untrusted connection" error!

When you see this error in Firefox while trying to access your Hotmail account, it's usually because the connection between your browser and the Hotmail server is not trusted. This can happen for a few reasons:

  1. Certificate issues: The SSL/TLS certificate used by Hotmail to secure the connection may be invalid, expired, or not trusted by your browser.
  2. Firewall or proxy issues: Your firewall or proxy settings might be blocking the connection or interfering with the SSL/TLS handshake.
  3. Browser settings: Firefox might be configured to be overly cautious about untrusted connections.

To resolve the issue, try the following:

  1. Check the Hotmail server's certificate: You can do this by clicking on the lock icon next to the URL bar in Firefox and then clicking on "More Information". Look for the "Certificate" tab and check if the certificate is valid and trusted.
  2. Update your Firefox browser: Make sure you're running the latest version of Firefox. Sometimes, updates can resolve certificate issues.
  3. Disable any firewall or proxy settings: Try temporarily disabling your firewall or proxy settings to see if it resolves the issue.
  4. Check your Firefox settings: Go to Firefox's settings (Preferences > Advanced > Encryption > View Certificates) and check if the Hotmail server's certificate is trusted. You can also try adding the Hotmail server's certificate to your trusted certificates list.
  5. Try a different browser: If none of the above steps work, try accessing your Hotmail account using a different browser, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, to see if the issue is browser-specific.
  6. Contact your network administrator: If you're using a work or school network, contact your network administrator to see if they're blocking the connection or if there are any specific settings that need to be configured.
  7. Clear Firefox's cache and cookies: Sometimes, clearing your browser's cache and cookies can resolve issues like this. Try clearing your Firefox cache and cookies and then try accessing your Hotmail account again.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try contacting Microsoft Support for further assistance.