SSL Error

# Error: <urlopen error [SSL: CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED] certificate verify failed: self signed certificate in certificate chain (_ssl.c:1129)>

Cause: This happens when Python (used by Maya) cannot verify the SSL certificate of a server. Common reasons include:

• Your system’s root certificate store is outdated.

• You are behind a corporate or studio firewall/proxy that uses self-signed certificates.

• Maya’s embedded Python does not know about the required root certificates.

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Solution (Generic / Safe Approach):

1. Update your system’s certificates

   • On Windows, make sure Windows Update is applied.

   • On macOS, ensure your keychain certificates are up to date.

   • On Linux, update the ca-certificates package via your package manager.

2. Update Python’s certificates using Certifi (if needed)

   pip install --upgrade certifi

   • certifi provides a modern, trusted CA certificate bundle.

   • Some versions of Maya’s embedded Python may not include an up-to-date certificate list.

3. Use Python/requests with Certifi (optional)

   import certifi
   import urllib.request
   
   url = "https://example.com"
   response = urllib.request.urlopen(url, cafile=certifi.where())
   print(response.read())

   • This ensures Python uses the correct certificate bundle when connecting over HTTPS.

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Tip:

• Avoid hardcoding paths or creating symlinks unless you know your environment (corporate proxies, self-signed certificates, etc.).

• If you continue to see SSL errors, check whether your network or firewall is intercepting HTTPS traffic. Win Error 10013 / 10054 / 10060]