Chrome NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID Error

TL;DR to go to the site anyways type “thisisunsafe” on the error screen. No feedback (typed characters) will be shown, but once you type in the phrase, you will be redirected to the site.

When we try to load a site using https protocol, chrome tries to check for the certificate provided by the server (serving the site). In case the certificate is not signed by a trusted third party or does not match the domain of the site we are trying to load, the chrome browser blocks the site from loading and displays a warning page with “Your connection is not private” warning message.

In case, the SSL certificate is self-signed or not provided by a trusted third party or has expired, we are provided with an option to accept the certificate and load the website under the “Advanced” section.

However, in other cases where the certificate appears malicious, chrome will not even provide an option to accept the certificate and proceed. In such cases, typing the word - “thisisunsafe” on the error screen will do the trick and take you to your intended website.