How to Bypass Security Certificate Errors

Here are some brief instructions about how to bypass this error message when using different browsers. Some of the instructions will depend on the version of the browser that you have, the settings on your individual computer, etc. If you are unable to bypass the error screen in order to access database content, please let us know and a librarian will help you.

Google Chrome:

1. Click “Advanced”
2. Click “Proceed to [web site]”

THEN ...

 

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click “Advanced”
2. Click “Add Exception” (located toward the bottom of the screen)
3. Click “Confirm Security Exception”

THEN..

THEN ..

Microsoft Edge:

1. Click Details

Click Go on to the website

 

Safari:

1. Click “Show Details”
2. Click “view the website”