What Is equinux.github.io?

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equinux.github.io is a small, single-purpose support page published by equinux AG, a German software company. Its purpose is to distribute a free configuration profile that adds missing root certificates to older versions of OS X and iOS. If you are running a legacy Apple system and see certificate errors or pages that fail to load, this page offers a downloadable fix. It is not a general download portal, and the company explicitly states it does not provide support for this issue.

What the Page Provides

The page addresses a specific technical gap: older OS X and iOS versions ship without the latest security certificates, so many websites and services fail to load correctly. To solve this, equinux built a configuration profile for Mac and iOS devices.

The page contains:

  • A short explanation of the certificate problem
  • A Download the fix link for the configuration profile
  • A three-step installation guide
  • A note that the download must be done using Safari
  • A disclaimer that the profile is offered "as a convenience" with no official support

How to Install the Fix

The page lists these steps:

  1. Download the profile.
  2. Open it to add it to your system.
  3. Go to the profile in System Preferences (macOS) or Settings (iOS) and choose Install.

Expected result: After installation, the missing root certificates are added to the device, and sites or services that previously failed due to certificate validation should load normally.

Common snag: The page specifically warns to download the fix using Safari. Downloading with another browser may prevent the profile from being recognized and opened correctly by the operating system.

Who This Is For

This fix is relevant if you:

  • Use an older, unsupported version of OS X or iOS
  • Encounter certificate warnings or services that won't load on that device
  • Are comfortable installing a configuration profile manually

It is less relevant for current macOS and iOS versions, which already include up-to-date certificates. Because equinux states it does not support this issue, treat the profile as a convenience rather than an officially maintained product.

What Else Is on the Site

The page also serves as light promotion for equinux's commercial products:

Product Description as stated on the page
VPN Tracker A VPN client for macOS supporting IPSec, L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, SSTP, Fortinet SSL, SonicWALL SSL, and AnyConnect SSL VPN
Mail Designer 365 A tool for creating HTML email newsletters on the Mac without coding

Both are offered with a "Try it free" link. The page also links to company information (About Us, equinux AG, Impressum) and a jobs page.

Bottom Line

equinux.github.io is a narrow utility page: a free, unsupported configuration profile that restores missing root certificates on old Apple devices, plus promotion for equinux's VPN and email-design apps. Use it only if you have a legacy device with certificate problems, and download the profile with Safari as instructed.