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Install LocalCan Root Certificate on iPhone
Installing the LocalCan root certificate on your iPhone or iPad is necessary to avoid security warnings when accessing your .local
domains. This also ensures that all features, like hot reloading, work correctly on your device.
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Download
RootCa.pem
from the LocalCan sidebar.Download RootCa.pem from LocalCan -
Send the file to your iPhone via AirDrop.
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A Profile Downloaded item should appear at the top of the Settings app. Tap it. If it's not there, go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management and select the LocalCan profile:
Settings - Profile Downloaded -
Tap Install in the top-right corner. You may be asked to enter your passcode:
Install Profile -
Finally, go to Settings → General → About → Certificate Trust Settings and enable the toggle for LocalCan:
Certificate Trust Settings
That's it! Your iPhone now trusts LocalCan, and you should be able to access your .local
domains without any security warnings.
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