Created on
08-18-2024
12:38 PM
Edited on
06-25-2025
06:59 AM
By
Stephen_G
| Description | This article describes a case when it is impossible to download the PAC file from FortiProxy using HTTPS. |
| Scope | FortiProxy 7.4.X. |
| Solution |
The user could report that it is possible to download the PAC file from FortiProxy by HTTP, but can not download when trying by HTTPS.
Verify the configuration is well set:
config web-proxy explicit-proxy config authentication setting
It is possible to try to make a test using a test downloading the file, but the connection fails: C:\Users\new>curl https://fortiproxy.test.com:7831/mypacfile.pac -kv
Start to see WAD crashes every time, try the connection if performing a diagnose debug crashlog read in the FortiProxy.
<05860> firmware FortiProxy v7.4.4,build0603b0603,240507 (GA.F) (Release)
Related article: Technical Tip: Configure secure (HTTPS) download of a PAC file |
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