Browser Compatibility FAQ

SSL to TLS Encryption Migration: Browser Compatibility Chart

Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE)

Desktop and mobile IE version 11

Compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher by default.

If an error message displays and states, "Stronger security is required", then turn off the TLS 1.0 setting in the Internet Options | Advanced Settings list.

Desktop IE versions 8, 9, and 10

Compatible only when running Windows 7 or higher, but not by default.

Windows Vista, XP and earlier versions are incompatible and cannot be configured to support TLS 1.1 or TLS 1.2.

Desktop IE versions 7 and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

Mobile IE versions 10 and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

Microsoft Edge

Compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher by default.

Mozilla Firefox - Compatible with the most versions, regardless of operating system.

Firefox 27 and higher

Compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher by default.

Firefox 23 to 26

Compatible, but not by default.

Use about:config to enable TLS 1.2 by updating the security.tls.version.max config value to "2" for TLS 1.1 or 3 for TLS 1.2.

Firefox 22 and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

Google Chrome - Compatible with the most recent version, regardless of operating system.

Google Chrome 38 and higher

Compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher by default.

Google Chrome 22 to 37

Compatible when running on Windows XP SP3, Vista, or newer (desktop), OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or newer (desktop), or Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) or newer (mobile).

Google Chrome 21 and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

Opera

Opera 17 and higher

Compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher by default.

Opera 14 to 16

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

Opera 10 to 12

Compatible, but not by default.

Opera 9 and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

Google Android OS Browser

Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and higher

Compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher by default.

Android 4.4 (KitKat) to 4.4.4

May be compatible with TLS 1.1 or higher. Some devices with Android 4.4.x may not support TLS 1.1 or higher.

Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

Apple Safari

Desktop Safari versions 7 and higher for OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) and higher

Compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher by default.

Desktop Safari versions 6 and below for OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

Mobile Safari versions 5 and higher for iOS 5 and higher

Compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher by default.

Mobile Safari for iOS 4 and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2 or higher encryption.

How to Guide: Enabling SSL Versions TLS 1.1 & TLS 1.2

Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE)

Open Internet Explorer.
Click Alt-T and select Internet Options.
Select the Advanced tab.
In the "Security" section, locate and check Use TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2
Click OK.

Firefox

Open Firefox.
Type in "about:config" in the URL bar and press Enter.
Scroll down to "security.tls.version.max" and press Enter.
Set the value to 3.
Click OK.

Google Chrome

Open Google Chrome.
Click Alt-F and select Settings.
Scroll down and select Show advanced settings...
In the Network section, click Change proxy settings...
Select the "Advanced" tab.
In the "Security" section, locate and check Use TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2.
Click OK.

Opera

Open Opera.
Click Ctrl+F12.
Click Security.
Click Security Protocols...
Check Enable TLS 1.1 & TLS 1.2.
Click OK.
Click OK again.

Safari

There are no options for enabling SSL protocols. TLS 1.1 & 1.2 are automatically enabled, if you are using Safari version 7 or greater.

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