Safari can't open the page because Safari can't establish a secure connection to the server

If you don't already have a current backup, back up all data, then reinstall the OS.* You don't need to erase the startup volume, and you won't need the backup unless something goes wrong. If the system was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you may need the Apple ID and password you used.

There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional. Ask if you need guidance.

If you installed the Java runtime distributed by Apple and still need it, you'll have to reinstall it. The same goes for Xcode.

*The linked support article refers to OS X 10.9 ("Mavericks"), but the procedure is the same for OS X 10.7 ("Lion") and later.

Yes to both.

Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:

☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)

☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.

☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Console in the icon grid.

Make sure the title of the Console window is All Messages. If it isn't, select All Messages from the SYSTEM LOG QUERIES menu on the left. If you don't see that menu, select

View ▹ Show Log List

from the menu bar.

Click the Clear Display icon in the toolbar. Then try the action that you're having trouble with again. Select any messages that appear in the Console window. Copy them to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. Paste into a reply to this message (command-V).

When posting a log extract, be selective. In most cases, a few dozen lines are more than enough.

Please do not indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.

Important: Some private information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Anonymize before posting.

Back up all data to at least two different storage devices, if you haven't already done so. One backup is not enough to be safe. The backups can be made with Time Machine or with a mirroring tool such as "Carbon Copy Cloner." Preferably both.

Boot into Recovery mode, launch Disk Utility, and erase the startup volume with the default options. This operation will destroy all data on the volume, so you had be better be sure of your backups. Quit Disk Utility and install OS X. When you reboot, you'll be prompted to go through the initial setup process. That’s when you transfer the data from one of your backups.

Transfer only users — not "Applications," "Other files and folders," or "Computer & Network Settings." Don't transfer the Guest account, if it was enabled on the old system. Test. If the problem is still there, the cause is external to the machine, or else you're dealing with a bug or a hardware fault.

If the problem is resolved, reinstall your third-party software cautiously. Self-contained applications that install into the Applications folder by drag-and-drop or download from the App Store are safe. Anything that comes packaged as an installer or that prompts for an administrator password is suspect, and you must test thoroughly after reinstalling each such item to make sure you haven't restored the problem.

1. No.

2. I don't have a complete list, but it includes fonts and software components that are not stored in the Applications folder or in user folders.

Hello

I have the same problem with my new MBP retina. I need safari to work and cannot spent hours and hours on forums nor on all tests asked by Linc Davis. Please Apple Help !!!!

Having same issue and error message with Safari not being able to open up any website at all (but firefox opens webpages with no problem).

was having same issue and tried this way more simple solution that solved issue. under safari-->preferences-->advanced-->proxies-->change settings.... Then select "auto proxy discovery" under the proxy tab.

I have a strange thing happen periodically. I will have the following problem for maybe an hour, I will leave the computer, come back later and everything will be working fine. The problem: When trying to open google or facebook or "certain" sites, I get a message saying "Safari unable to verify server" or "unable to connect, server may be pretending to be something else". I have tried clearing my history and restarting safari. I read some posts about this and did not find any files under the following;

• /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/
• /Library/Input Methods/
• /Library/InputManagers/
• /Library/ScriptingAdditions
• ~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/
• ~/Library/Input Methods/
• ~/Library/InputManagers/
• ~/Library/ScriptingAdditions

The problem is very frustrating because it mysteriously comes and goes. I have AOL for email and my friends have told me that they've received email from me that was not from me so I have been comprimised. Is there some type of antiviral program for mac that can be run to check for unwanted programs. I am not that great with figuring this stuff out.

Safari can't open the page because Safari can't establish a secure connection to the server

I resolved this issue by performing software updates.

Dear all,

I just found a solution, which does not require us to reinstall anything. The problem was related to a certificate!

Check it out.

http://drkoch.dk/how-to-fix-safari-cant-open-the-page-because-safari-cant-establ ish-a-secure-connection/

Best regards,

Lars