Title: stream_socket_connect() SSL operation failed
Last modified: March 1, 2024

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# stream_socket_connect() SSL operation failed

 *  Resolved [ssadvisor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ssadvisor/)
 * (@ssadvisor)
 * [2 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stream_socket_connect-ssl-operation-failed/)
 * I have a website I’m trying to start using your AI Chatbot plugin and I get an
   error complaining about the SSL as attached screenshot. I realize this may not
   be an issue with your plugin but help with resolving would be grateful.
 * My site is [https://HaveYouHeardAboutThis.com](https://HaveYouHeardAboutThis.com)
   and is hosted with SSD Nodes. The DNS is hosted at CloudFlare with a proxied 
   IP. I have the Cloudflare plugin installed and activated. I have your AI Chatbot
   plugin deactivated at the moment.
 * Find the image file here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHh08cYgOSWS3N5wTFNgIIcH0z0lRNOz/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHh08cYgOSWS3N5wTFNgIIcH0z0lRNOz/view?usp=sharing)
    -  This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by [ssadvisor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ssadvisor/).

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 *  Plugin Support [Val Meow](https://wordpress.org/support/users/valwa/)
 * (@valwa)
 * [2 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stream_socket_connect-ssl-operation-failed/#post-17469801)
 * Hey [@ssadvisor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ssadvisor/)! 👋
 * This appears to be a communication issue between your server and OpenAI’s servers.
   Make sure you have a valid curl package and SSL on your hosting side. You might
   also need to upgrade your PHP version.
 * If you still experience this issue after checking these points, please contact
   your hosting support as they might be able to get this sorted out faster. Thanks!

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 * Last activity: [2 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stream_socket_connect-ssl-operation-failed/#post-17469801)
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