FP97: "Socket Code 4" Error Connecting to Server Using SSL

 Last reviewed: January 12, 1998
Article ID: Q161963
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FrontPage 97 for Windows with Bonus Pack

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to connect to a Web server using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), you may receive the following error message: 

   Unable to connect to a server at "<ServerName>" on port 443
   (socket code 4).
where <ServerName> is the name of the server you are connecting to and 443 is the port configured to receive secure connections.

The server's log might also show the following error: 

   Secure handshake failed.

CAUSE

FrontPage 97 currently recognizes the following certificate authorities: 

   Secure Server Certification Authority (Verisign/RSA)
   AT&T Directory Services
   AT&T Certificate Services

RESOLUTION

To allow FrontPage to connect to the server via SSL, configure the Web server software with an SSL certificate from one of the certificate authorities listed in the "Cause" section of this article.

STATUS

Support for additional certificate authorities is under review and will be considered for inclusion in a future release.

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Additional query words: 97 error code 4 ssl winsock socket fpsock

Keywords : fpexp
Version : windows:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kberrmsg
Solution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: January 12, 1998
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