# Trust Your Root CA

Download and trust your server's Root Certificate Authority to establish a secure (HTTPS) connection. You will need to repeat this on every device you use to connect to your server.

1. Bookmark this page - Save this page so you can access it later. You can also find the address in the `StartOS-info.html` file downloaded at the end of initial setup.
2. Download your server's Root CA - Your server uses its Root CA to generate SSL/TLS certificates for itself and installed services. These certificates are then used to encrypt network traffic with your client devices.
   Download
3. Trust your server's Root CA - Follow instructions for your OS. By trusting your server's Root CA, your device can verify the authenticity of encrypted communications with your server.
   View Instructions
4. Test - Refresh the page. If refreshing the page does not work, you may need to quit and re-open your browser, then revisit this page.

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# Root CA Trusted!

You have successfully trusted your server's Root CA and may now log in securely.