# 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.

1. Download `RootCa.pem` from the LocalCan sidebar.

   <figure>
   <img loading="lazy" src="https://assets.localcan.com/website/docs/guides/install-localcan-root-certificate-on-iphone/download-certificate.webp" alt="Download certificate from LocalCan" width="2000" height="1080" />
   <figcaption>Download RootCa.pem from LocalCan</figcaption>
   </figure>

2. Send the file to your iPhone via AirDrop.

3. 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:

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   <img loading="lazy" src="https://assets.localcan.com/website/docs/guides/install-localcan-root-certificate-on-iphone/settings.webp" alt="Profile Downloaded in Settings" width="2000" height="1200" />
   <figcaption>Settings - Profile Downloaded</figcaption>
   </figure>

4. Tap **Install** in the top-right corner. You may be asked to enter your passcode:

   <figure>
   <img loading="lazy" src="https://assets.localcan.com/website/docs/guides/install-localcan-root-certificate-on-iphone/install-profile.webp" alt="Install Profile screen" width="2000" height="1200" />
   <figcaption>Install Profile</figcaption>
   </figure>

5. Finally, go to **Settings → General → About → Certificate Trust Settings** and enable the toggle for **LocalCan**:

   <figure>
   <img loading="lazy" src="https://assets.localcan.com/website/docs/guides/install-localcan-root-certificate-on-iphone/trust-certificate.webp" alt="Trust Certificate in Settings" width="2000" height="1200" />
   <figcaption>Certificate Trust Settings</figcaption>
   </figure>

That's it! Your iPhone now trusts LocalCan, and you should be able to access your `.local` domains without any security warnings.