Configure an iOS device for network payload capture

Learn how to configure an iOS device for network payload capture so you can create a configuration for network payload capture.

You’ll need to configure each iOS device you want to use for network payload capture.

Before you start

You’ll need to:

Confirm your system administrator configured your local Kobiton server.
Open the network payload capture certificate download link from the iOS device’s browser and save it onto the device.

You can also use AirDrop to send the certificate from any MacOS machine (the Mac mini host machine, for example) to the device.

Install certificate

On the device, open Settings, then General.

Open Settings then select General

Select VPN & Device Management (iOS 16 or later) or Profiles & Device Management (iOS 15 and earlier), then open Kobiton Certification Authority.

Select VPN and Device Management, then open Kobiton Certification Authority

Select Install on the next few steps. After the installation completes, select Done.

Select Install, then select Done when installation completes

Enable full trust for certificate

On the device, open Settings, then General.

Open Settings then select General

Select About.

Select About

Select Certificate Trust Settings.

Select Certificate Trust Settings

Turn on Kobiton Certification Authority. Select Continue in the pop-up.

Turn on Kobiton Certification Authority then select Continue in the pop-up