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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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