> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Unable to intercept web traffic on browser, mobile, or emulator

> Troubleshooting guide to resolve common interceptor issues

Use this page as a decision tree when setup looks complete but traffic is still missing from Requestly Interceptor.

## Start With The Fastest Checks

Before diving into platform-specific troubleshooting, confirm these basics:

* Requestly Interceptor is running and the correct browser, device, or runtime is connected
* you completed the relevant [HTTP Interceptor setup guide](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/interceptor/overview.md)
* the traffic you expect is actually leaving the app or browser
* you are looking in the correct interception view

## Choose The Symptom That Matches Your Issue

> [card] [Only HTTP Works](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/troubleshoot/http-interceptor/troubleshooting-untrusted-ssl-certificate.md)
>
> HTTPS traffic usually fails when the certificate is missing or not trusted.

> [card] [Localhost Traffic Is Missing](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/troubleshoot/http-interceptor/intercepting-requests-from-localhost.md)
>
> Localhost and `127.0.0.1` need additional setup.

> [card] [Browser Or App Is Not Showing Any Traffic](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/interceptor/desktop-app/browser-interception.md)
>
> Revisit the matching browser or runtime setup path first.

> [card] [Mobile Device Or Emulator Is Connected But Empty](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/interceptor/desktop-app/android-devices.md)
>
> Verify proxy, network, and certificate setup for the device or emulator.

## Browser And System-Wide Troubleshooting

### Only HTTP Traffic Is Intercepted

HTTPS traffic usually means the SSL certificate is not installed or trusted correctly.

* Follow [Troubleshooting Untrusted SSL Certificate](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/troubleshoot/http-interceptor/troubleshooting-untrusted-ssl-certificate.md)
* Restart the browser or app after updating certificate trust

### Localhost Traffic Is Missing

Intercepting `localhost` or `127.0.0.1` requires extra configuration.

* Follow [Intercepting Requests from Localhost](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/troubleshoot/http-interceptor/intercepting-requests-from-localhost.md)

### Safari-Specific Problems

Safari can require certificate regeneration and a full app restart.

* Follow [Troubleshooting Safari](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/troubleshoot/http-interceptor/troubleshooting-safari.md)

## Mobile Devices And Emulators

### Device Is Connected But Traffic Is Missing

Check all of the following:

* the device and desktop app are on the same network
* the proxy settings match the Requestly Interceptor desktop app
* the SSL certificate is installed and trusted
* the correct setup guide was followed for the device or simulator

Use these setup references:

* [Android devices](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/interceptor/desktop-app/android-devices.md)
* [Android emulator](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/interceptor/desktop-app/android-simulator-interception.md)
* [iOS devices](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/interceptor/desktop-app/ios-devices-interception.md)
* [iOS simulator](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/interceptor/desktop-app/ios-simulator-interception.md)

### Emulator Is Not Detected

Restart the Requestly Interceptor Desktop App and reconnect the emulator. If the emulator still does not appear, re-run the matching platform setup steps.

### Only Some Mobile Apps Are Intercepted

This is commonly caused by SSL pinning. Proxy-based tools cannot intercept pinned secure traffic unless the app supports it.

* Review the SSL pinning section in [Android devices](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/interceptor/desktop-app/android-devices.md#ssl-pinning-if-required)

## Other Common Causes

### Blocked Domains

Make sure you did not exclude the target domain from interception.

* See [How to Avoid Intercepting Certain Domains](https://interceptor-docs.requestly.com/guides/how-to-avoid-intercepting-certain-domains-on-the-desktop-app.md)

## Still Need Help?

If the issue persists, collect these details before contacting support:

* where you are intercepting from: browser, system-wide, mobile device, emulator, terminal, or Node.js
* operating system and Requestly Interceptor version
* whether HTTP works while HTTPS fails
* whether localhost traffic is involved
* any visible proxy, certificate, or console errors


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