SQL server Developer edition Connects but fails because of certificate

Question

Hi i am new to SQL Server, i just downloaded it and installed the developer edition. i want to have a go at it through tutorials.

Here i have issues launching it. whenever i try to connect using SSMS it gives me this error code below. i will need a guide to get this sorted out.

TITLE: Connect to Server ------------------------------ Cannot connect to UMAMCO. ------------------------------ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred during the login process. (provider: SSL Provider, error: 0 - The certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not trusted.) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -2146893019) For help, click: https://docs.microsoft.com/sql/relational-databases/errors-events/mssqlserver--2146893019-database-engine-error ------------------------------ The certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not trusted ------------------------------ BUTTONS: OK ------------------------------

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