I encountered a server-side SSL certificate error on Kimi’s link preview service that prevented content from loading, yet my account was still charged credits for failed attempts.
Technical Details:
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Error:
ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR -
Affected URL:
https://kidp4yryohx6q.ok.kimi.link -
Root Cause: Invalid SSL certificate/response on Kimi’s
ok.kimi.linksubdomain -
Impact: Page loads but preview fails; unable to access content
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Date/Time: March 28, 2026, ~02:25 UTC
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Credits Deducted: [3] (for failed troubleshooting attempts)
Steps to Reproduce:
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Access any Kimi link using the
ok.kimi.linksubdomain -
Browser attempts HTTPS connection
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Server sends invalid SSL response
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Connection fails with
ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR -
Credits deducted despite no successful generation
Expected Behavior:
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SSL certificate should be valid and trusted
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Failed connections due to infrastructure errors should not consume credits
Request:
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Credit Restoration: Refund [3] credits deducted during failed attempts caused by this server-side issue
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Technical Fix: Investigate SSL configuration on
*.ok.kimi.linksubdomains
Evidence:
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Browser error screenshot: [Attach screenshot of ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR]
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Network console logs showing failed TLS handshake
Environment:
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Browser: [Chrome]
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OS: [Windows]
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Location: [EST]
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No VPN/proxy in use

