How to Start Debugging http(s) Traffic in 2 Minutes
We started Cloud Middleman because of our own frustrations using existing desktop http(s) traffic debuggers, especially for mobile app development and, in particular, those cases where you don’t have access to the physical device (remote team members, etc). We wanted to make something that would not only be simple to use but could also enable remote debugging. That’s why we landed on a solution based on connecting to a VPN.
When we began talking about Cloud Middleman, many people didn’t believe it could be so easy. Perhaps their disbelief stems from bad memories of working with desktop debuggers. Our goal was to enable http(s) debugging on any device inside of two minutes. Have a look for yourself:
Here are the steps:
- Add the device in the dashboard
- Accept the invite by installing the device profile
- Connect to the VPN
- Browse to any webpage to trigger the captive portal screen and Accept the dialog.
UPDATE: With iOS 10.3, Apple introduced new changes to how manually installed certificates are trusted. This adds one extra step to getting started with Cloud Middleman on iOS. For more info, please see here:
