Installing SSL/TLS Certificates to Display Block Pages on HTTPS Websites

Updated at August 5th, 2025

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Table of Contents

Step 1: Download the Root Certificate Step 2: Rename the Certificate Step 3: Install the Certificate On Windows On macOS On Linux Step 4: Verify Troubleshooting Common Issues ❌ Browser Warning: “Your connection is not private” ❌ Certificate Not Trusted ❌ Block Page Not Displaying ❌ Still Seeing the .pem Extension

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This article explains how to install a root SSL/TLS certificate to enable CyberFOX’s Block Page on HTTPS-based websites. While content will still be blocked without this certificate, installing it ensures users see a branded block page instead of a browser error.

If you deploy the DNS Filter Agent, the CyberFOX Root Certificate will automatically be installed as part of the agent installation.

Installing the SSL Certificate is optional but recommended for a seamless user experience

For deployments not using an agent, you can manually install the SSL certificate by following the steps below:

Step 1: Download the Root Certificate

Download the root certificate from CyberFOX: 👉 https://cdn.passwordboss.com/dns-client/rootCA.pem

Step 2: Rename the Certificate

The downloaded file is in .pem format. For compatibility with some systems, rename it to:

CyberFOXrootCA.cer

Step 3: Install the Certificate

On Windows

Double-click CyberFOXrootCA.cer.
Click Install Certificate.
Choose Local Machine and click Next.
Select Place all certificates in the following store.
Browse to Trusted Root Certification Authorities.
Click Next, then Finish.

On macOS

Open CyberFOXrootCA.cer with Keychain Access.
Drag it into the System keychain.
Double-click the certificate, expand Trust, and set When using this certificate to Always Trust.
Close and authenticate to save.

On Linux

Copy the file to /usr/local/share/ca-certificates/.
Run:

   sudo update-ca-certificates

Step 4: Verify

Visit a blocked HTTPS site. If the certificate is installed correctly, the DNSFilter Block Page should appear instead of a browser warning.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

❌ Browser Warning: “Your connection is not private”

Cause: The certificate may not be installed in the correct store.
Fix: Reinstall the certificate and ensure it’s placed in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities store (Windows) or System keychain (macOS).

❌ Certificate Not Trusted

Cause: The certificate may not be marked as trusted.
Fix: On macOS, open Keychain Access, double-click the certificate, and set Always Trust under the “Trust” section.

❌ Block Page Not Displaying

Cause: The certificate is missing or improperly installed.
Fix: Confirm the certificate is installed and trusted. Also, ensure DNSFilter is configured to show block pages.

❌ Still Seeing the .pem Extension

Cause: File extensions may be hidden by default.
Fix: Ensure the file is renamed to CyberFOXrootCA.cer and not CyberFOXrootCA.cer.pem.

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