Troubleshooting Firefox error: ssl_error_rx_record_too_long

This error indicates that Firefox expected an encrypted security record but received plain text instead.

  • Common Reason: The server is configured to send HTTP traffic over Port 443 (the SSL port).
  • How to Fix: Verify your server configuration in cPanel or your web server config files . Ensure that the SSL virtual host is properly set up and that the certificate is correctly bound to the domain's IP address. This can also happen if the SSL is not fully Activated or installed .
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