Forum response - Workaround for invalid OCSP error on Fx 31

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Firefox version 31 uses a new verification library to perform security checks on a website. This new library might be causing the OCSP error and preventing access to the site.

The engineers are currently trying to resolve the issue, but in the meantime, you can work around this by changing the following configuration:

  1. Type in about:config in your address bar.
  2. You'll see a This might void your warranty! message. Click I'll be careful, I promise!.
  3. In the Search field, type security.use_mozillapkix_verification to bring up that preference.
  4. Double-click on the preference to set its value to false.
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  5. Try loading your website again.

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Tonnes, Joni
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