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How to configure Internet Explorer to add the Controller application server(s) to the 'Trusted Zone'

Troubleshooting


Problem

User is receiving an error message that is caused by the client device's Internet Explorer not trusting the Controller website sufficiently. How can the customer change their client device's Internet Explorer (IE) settings so that the Controller website is correctly trusted?

Symptom

There are several different possible symptoms that can occur when Microsoft IE does not trust the Controller website.

  • For examples, see separate IBM Technotes 1983721, 1347752 & 1347558.

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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