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TLS Not Available Due to Local Problem: 3 Ways to Fix it
Regenerate your TSL certificate to re-establish your connection
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Updated onFebruary 29, 2024
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Sending emails should be as easy as clicking the send button on one of the manyemail clientsavailable. Receiving the same email on the other end of the user should also be as easy, provided you have a strong connection.
However, some users have reported encountering theTLS is not available due to local problemerror message. This is not the usual email problem as it involves the server, so here’s how to go about it.
What is TLS not available due to local problem?
Before understanding what this error means, we must understand the basic terms such as TLS. TLS stands for Transport Layer Security, a security protocol that exists on common email servers.
Its main role is to provide authentication and encrypt the exchange of messages between the sender and receiver so you might require it toenable SMTP server for Office 365.
You may have wondered whether the emails you send and receive are safe, so here is your answer. They are. Provided the security measures in place are working.
TheTLS not available due to local problemmay pose a threat to the security and privacy of your emails. This error means that a device cannot connect to a server because of an issue with the local network.
Some of the reasons why you may come across this error include:
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What can I do to fix TLS not available due to local problem error?
We advise you to ensure the following basics are in check before attempting any complex solutions:
1. Disable your antivirus temporarily
2. Reset your TLS settings to default
3. Generate a new certificate
If your clock is in sync and you find out that theTLS not available due to local problemis still appearing, you may need to generate a new certificate.
It is possible that your computer will not be able to verify the authenticity of the server’s certificate and thus refuse to communicate with it. You can generate a fresh SSL certificate from several different providers.
You may also experience another issue where theFatal error while creating a TLS client credential, so check out our guide on how to resolve it.
For additional thoughts on this error, leave your comments below.
Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
