Update Native VPN Configuration on an iOS
This topic details how to configure the device certificate on the new iOS device, which is a mandatory step to configure native VPN.
NOTE:
Gmail is one of several available methods to download and install a device certificate on the iOS platform. The topic highlights the configuration update based on the available certificates on Gmail.
Steps to Install the Certificate
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Open the Gmail application on your device and find the email with the .p12 certificate as an attachment.
- View the email and tap the certificate attachment.
- When the certificate opens, tap the
icon at the bottom-left corner.
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Save the file in Files > Downloads and tap Save.
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The file is saved. -
Tap the saved certificate file.
The Profile Downloaded pop-up displays. -
Tap Close to close the pop-up.
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Navigate to Settings and tap Profile Downloaded.
The Install Profile screen opens. -
Tap Install to begin the certificate installation.
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On the Enter your passcode prompt, enter your device passcode.
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Ignore the warning message and tap Install.
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Enter the certificate password (in this case, it is
pas).
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After successful verification, the Profile Installed screen opens. Tap Done at the top-right corner.
The Native VPN configuration is successfully updated. - Navigate to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management to view installed certificates.
- Tap VPN to configure VPN settings if required, see Update iOS VPN Profile Configuration.