Fix: TLS security settings are not set to the defaults

by Teodor Nechita

Software Managing Editor

January 31, 2020

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Browsing and surfing safely over the Internet is one of today’s main concerns. Not only do you need to look out for suspicious websites and be careful what you click on, but you also need to make sure you are not being monitored.

That is where plenty of security protocols can come in handy, some of which are already on your PC without you even knowing.

For example, Transport Layer Security (TLS), is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network. Its main purpose is to provide privacy and data integrity between two or more communicating computer applications.

However, there are some cases where users reported getting TLS-related errors:

TLS security settings aren’t set to the defaults

Since this can affect the privacy and integrity of your data, we’ve decided to create this step-by-step guide to help you set the settings to the way they should be.

How do I set my TLS settings back to default?

1. Enable TLS the regular way

1. Launch Internet Explorer
2. Click the Tools button
3. Click Internet Option
4. Go to the Advanced tab
5. Under Security section and check Use TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and TLS 1.2

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2. Enable TLS 1.1 and 1.2 manually

1. Launch Internet Explorer
2. Open the Tools menu
   • Click the cog icon near the top-right of Internet Explorer
3. Choose Internet Options
4. Select the Advanced tab
5. Scroll down to the Security section
6. Click on Use TLS 1.1 and Use TLS 1.2
7. Unselect the checkbox Use SSL 3.0
   • When complete, your settings should match the following:
     • Selected: Use TLS 1.0, Use TLS 1.1 and Use TLS 1.2
     • Not selected: Use SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0
8. Click Apply
9. Click OK

By following these steps you should enable the settings for security protocols and trusted sites. Of course, this is just one small step that you need to take in order to improve the security of your PC.

You could always try using a very good antivirus program, to combat cyber threats, or a VPN to keep your browsing habit private. All in all, making sure that you stay safe should be your number one priority.

If you have any other questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach for the comments section below.

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