How to Add a Self-Signed Certificate(not verified by third party) to iOS and mark it as Trusted?

AirDropping the certificate itself might not work as expected. While it was a possible method in older iOS versions,current versions often don't recognize the raw certificate file and don't trigger the installation process.

AirDrop is designed for transferring standard file formats like images, videos, and documents. It might not recognize the certificate file format (usually .pem) as something to install.

Imp: Self-signed certificates bypass the usual security checks. Trusting them weakens security and should only be done on a closed, trusted network.

Here's how you can do this:

Installing the Certificate:

1. Web Server Download: If possible, host the self-signed certificate on your local server. Access the server using Safari on your iOS device. The server should prompt you to download and install the certificate profile.
2. Email Attachment: Alternatively, email the certificate file (usually in .pem format) to yourself. Open the email on your iOS device and tap on the attachment. This should initiate the certificate installation process.

What do you have that you can't just put it in Plex, Emby or one of the other programs like that? Or just access with the Files app? I can't really think of any reason why I would need to do what your trying, many simpler ways that just work.