Google Search Console: HTTPS is invalid and might prevent it from being indexed


GSC - HTTPS is invalid and might prevent it from being indexed

If you often try to submit a new page or an article using the Google Search Console - URL Inspection option, you might have seen lately that Google has added a new section that gives details in Enhancements & Experience about the link you submitted is a valid HTTPS or not.

In the past few days, it has been observed that though the page submitted is a Valid HTTPS yet you see a message,

HTTPS is invalid and might prevent it from being indexed Serving a page over HTTPS helps protect your users' security and privacy.
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The confusion about this cleared on Twitter

Discussion on Google Search Console Support

Could the New HTTPS Error Report in GSC be Causing Indexing Issues?

https://support.google.com/webmasters/thread/179457706?hl=en

Conclusion:

As John Mueller pointed out this message is shown for the fresh unindexed pages and Google will work on improving the UI to make this HTTPS message look less scary!

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