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What is SSL pinning in iOS?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

SSL pinning ensures the app trusts only specific server certificates.

Deep explanation

It prevents man-in-the-middle attacks by validating server certificates or public keys against pinned values inside the app.

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