Install Team R2r Root Certificate New Patched Access

Introduction

Why is a new certificate required?

Older Team R2R certificates (from 2015-2020) have expired or have been flagged by antivirus definitions. The "new" certificate (often labeled R2R 2024 or R2R Extended) uses stronger 2048-bit or 4096-bit RSA encryption to avoid detection by Windows Defender and to work with macOS Ventura/Sonoma/Sequoia.

  1. Locate the Certificate: Find the R2R.cer or R2R.crt file in your downloaded plugin folder.
  2. Double-click the file. This automatically opens the Keychain Access app.
  3. Choose Keychain: A dialog will pop up: "Keychain: (Login / System)". Select Login.
  4. Click Add. Now the certificate is in your keychain but not trusted yet.
  5. Find the Certificate: In Keychain Access, click on Login in the top-left list. Then click the Category called Certificates.
  6. Locate Team R2R: Look for the certificate named Team R2R or R2R Root CA.
  7. Set Trust Level:

    Always restart your computer after installing the certificate to ensure the changes take effect. Disclaimer: install team r2r root certificate new

    • Click Next.
    • Click Browse, change the file type to "All Files (.)", and select your Team_R2R.cer file.
    • Click Next.
    • Critical Step: Ensure "Place all certificates in the following store" is selected and the store reads Trusted Root Certification Authorities. Click Next.

    For macOS:

    The process of installing the Team R2R root certificate varies depending on your device and operating system. Here are the general steps: Introduction Why is a new certificate required