fatal: unable to access: SSL certificate problem
This error matches known, documented patterns with reliable solutions.
Quick Fix (Most Common Solution)
- Update CA certificates
- Configure custom CA
Seeing "fatal: unable to access: SSL certificate problem"? This error can be frustrating, but it's usually fixable. It typically affects your development workflow or system. Below you'll find clear, step-by-step solutions to resolve this issue.
What This Error Means
The SSL certificate of the remote is not trusted.
Frequently documented in developer and vendor support forums.
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Common Causes
- Self-signed certificate
- Expired certificate
- Corporate proxy
How to Fix
- Update CA certificates
- Configure custom CA
- Disable SSL verification temporarily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is disabling SSL safe?
Only for testing - never for production.
How do I add custom CA?
Use git config --global http.sslCAInfo path/to/cert
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