A bit of background:
Accountable2You is very excited to offer the only monitoring solution that provides comprehensive monitoring for all major web browsers on your iOS devices. While other accountability software requires that you disable Safari and use their in-app browser to monitor browsing activity (we did previously as well!), you can now use your iPhone, iPad, and iPad Touch the way it was designed to work: Using Safari (or any other major browser) natively, without any interruptions.
Accountable2You accomplishes this by using an always-on VPN connection, which allows all internet activity, regardless of the browser used, to be monitored and reported to your accountability partners. In order to do this a certificate will be installed on your iOS device which contains the credentials necessary for establishing a secure VPN connection.
Your iOS device will guide you through every step necessary in order to activate the VPN. This guide serves as an expanded, more detailed guide for your convenience.
Enabling and Configuring the VPN:
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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 guide in step one mentioned 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. Note that the Safari browser must be enabled 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:
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Next, find and open the Settings
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Go to General > Profile > tap on the profile for ca.accountable2you.com > tap Install
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Enter your device’s passcode or password, if prompted.
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Tap Install in the top corner of the screen, tap Install once more 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:
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Navigate back to the Accountable2You, AU Mobile
app on your home screen. The app will then proceed with setting up your VPN. -
When prompted, tap Allow to continue:
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Enter your device’s passcode or password, if prompted.
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Tap Got It! at the bottom of the screen.
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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!
