====== Installing and Trusting a Root CA on iOS ====== To install and trust a Root CA (Certificate Authority) on an iPhone, you must download the ''.crt'' or ''.pem'' certificate file to your device, install it via the Settings app, and manually enable full SSL trust. ===== Step 1: Download the Certificate ===== * Open the certificate download link or your email attachment using the built-in **Safari** browser (avoid using Chrome or other browsers for this step). * When prompted, tap **Allow** to download the configuration profile, then tap **Close**. ===== Step 2: Install the Profile ===== # Open the **Settings** app. # Tap **Profile Downloaded** (located right below your Apple Account name near the top). # Tap **Install** in the top right corner. # Enter your device passcode. # Review the warning screen and tap **Install** again to confirm. ===== Step 3: Enable Full Trust ===== # Return to the main **Settings** menu. # Navigate to **General** > **About**. # Scroll to the bottom and tap **Certificate Trust Settings**. # Under the //Enable full trust for root certificates// section, toggle the switch **ON** for your newly installed Root CA, and tap **Continue**.