A bit of background:
Rather than using an "accountability browser" from a third-party, Accountable2You uses an always-on VPN connection to capture and report activity from your favorite internet browsers (private and incognito mode, too!) - browsers like Safari, Chrome, and Firefox, to name only a few.
To allow A2U to capture activity from web browsers, Hulu, and YouTube, the A2U app will install a configuration profile and certificate on your iOS device. The configuration profile and certificate allow your device to establish a secure VPN connection.
Step one: Download the profile
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If you haven't already, begin here by installing the Accountable2You app on your device.
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Continuing from the last step in the guide mentioned in the step immediately above, a screen will appear, asking if you’d like to enable the VPN on this device. Tap the Enable VPN button.
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To continue, tap I Agree on the VPN Data Usage and Privacy prompt.
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Tap Install VPN Certificate.
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Important note: The Safari browser must be enabled as the default browser on your device to proceed.
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Safari will open and ask if you’d like to download the configuration. Tap Allow to proceed:
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- Tap Close to complete the download:
Step two: Install the profile
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Next, find and open the Settings
app for your device. - Tap Profile Downloaded within the Settings app.
- Tap on the profile for ca.accountable2you.com and then tap Install toward the top right.
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Enter your device’s passcode or Touch ID, if prompted.
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Tap Install in the top corner of the screen again.
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Once more, Install at the bottom of the screen to proceed, and then tap Done in the top corner.
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Next, while still inside the Settings app, go to General > About.
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Scroll to the bottom and tap on Certificate Trust Settings
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If not already enabled, toggle the switch to the
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Tap Continue on the prompt that appears:
Step three: Open the Accountable2You app
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Navigate back to the Accountable2You, AU Mobile
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The app will then automatically proceed with setting up your VPN.
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When prompted, tap Allow to continue:
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Enter your device’s passcode or Touch ID, if prompted.
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Tap Got It! at the bottom of the following screen.
Step four: Assign your accountability partners
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Last but not least, you’ll want to visit the Partners page to add an accountability partner to receive the device’s activity reports.
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You can now navigate back to your home screen and start enjoying Accountable2You’s comprehensive accountability monitoring of Safari (or your preferred web browser), YouTube, and Hulu!