Cloudflare SSL Error 526 - Invalid SSL Certificate
This is a Cloudflare error page displayed when a website's origin server has an invalid SSL certificate. The error occurs when Cloudflare cannot establish a secure connection to the origin server due to SSL certificate validation failures.
Key Features
- Error Code 526: Specific Cloudflare error code for invalid SSL certificates
- Diagnostic Information: Shows browser, Cloudflare, and host status indicators
- Timestamp: Displays the exact time the error occurred (2026-02-09 10:48:37 UTC)
- Troubleshooting Guidance: Provides specific instructions for both website visitors and owners
- Technical Details: Includes Cloudflare Ray ID (9cb2cba26dfcff84) and IP address information
Use Cases
- Website Troubleshooting: Helps identify SSL certificate issues on origin servers
- Security Monitoring: Alerts when SSL certificates are expired or misconfigured
- Technical Support: Provides diagnostic information for IT professionals and website administrators
- User Communication: Informs visitors about temporary service disruptions due to SSL issues
Target Users
- Website Administrators: Need to resolve SSL certificate configuration issues
- IT Professionals: Troubleshooting web server security configurations
- Website Visitors: Encountering temporary access issues due to server problems
- Security Teams: Monitoring SSL certificate validity and configuration
Technical Details
The error occurs when the origin web server's SSL certificate fails validation, which could be due to:
- Expired SSL certificate
- Certificate not including the requested domain name
- Certificate not issued by a recognized Certificate Authority
- Misconfigured SSL settings on the origin server
The page includes status indicators showing that the browser and Cloudflare are working properly, but the host (luminarbrush.org) is experiencing an error.
