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Enabling the NSProxy Certificate as Trusted Root on Android Devices

Dan Thompson
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Overview

In order to decrypt secure (HTTPS) traffic on any client device you need to install our NSProxy Certificate as a Trusted Root CA.  The process is slightly different for each OS.

For instructions on downloading Cert, please refer to our Downloading the NSProxy Certificate knowledgebase article.

Installing the Certificate

  • Navigate to Settings → Security & Lock Screen → Encryption & Credentials → Install a Certificate → CA Certificate.
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  • Select Install Anyway (if prompted).

  • Tap the certificate file from the Downloads folder.

  • Confirmation message “CA certificate installed” will appear.

Verifying Successful Installation

  • Navigate to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.
  • Confirm the certificate profile is listed.

Note on Android Version Compatibility:

The above path reflects older Android devices. For newer versions, locate the certificate under:

  • Settings → Security & Privacy → More Security and Privacy → Encryption & Credentials
    or

  • Settings → Security & Privacy → More Security Settings → User Certificates
    or

  • Settings → Security & Lock Screen → Encryption & Credentials → User Certificates

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