# Open-uri + https

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/open-uri-https/116778>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [October 9, 2007, 6:53pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/open-uri-https/116778 "2007-10-09T18:53:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![turnkeytraders](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ba8739/32.png) [@turnkeytraders](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/turnkeytraders)\
**Post date:** [October 9, 2007, 6:53pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/open-uri-https/116778/1 "2007-10-09T18:53:32Z")

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Hello,

I am using open-uri to try and open an https:// link. Now when I try to  
open it,  
it gives me this error: certificate verify failed

I only use a normal open(myLink) to do this. Is there a way to not  
verify the certificate with open-uri?

Thanks,  
M