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Browser Security Settings Guide

This guide shows you how to configure your browser to access training courses from home by adjusting security settings.

Important: Only use these settings when accessing official training sites. Remember to revert the settings afterward for your security.
Chrome on Windows
1. Right-click on your Chrome shortcut
2. Select "Properties"
3. In the "Target" field, add this to the end:
Command Line Flag
--ignore-certificate-errors --ignore-ssl-errors
4. The full target should look similar to:
Example
"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --ignore-certificate-errors --ignore-ssl-errors
5. Click "Apply" and "OK"
6. Launch Chrome using this shortcut
Chrome on macOS
1. Open Terminal (you can find it in Applications > Utilities)
2. Copy and paste this command:
Terminal Command
open -a "Google Chrome" --args --ignore-certificate-errors --ignore-ssl-errors
3. Press Enter to run Chrome with the security settings disabled
4. Optional: Create an Automator script or alias for easier access
Firefox (Windows & macOS)
1. Type "about:config" in the address bar
2. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue"
3. Search for "security.ssl.enable_ocsp_stapling"
4. Set it to "false" by clicking the toggle button
Security Reminder:
  • These settings temporarily disable certain security features
  • Only use this configuration for official training websites
  • For Windows: Create a separate browser shortcut for training use
  • For macOS: Consider creating an Automator script or alias for convenience
  • Remember to use your regular browser for normal browsing