diff --git a/docs/docs-content/clusters/edge/edge-configuration/installer-reference.md b/docs/docs-content/clusters/edge/edge-configuration/installer-reference.md
index dde96cd279..34c6982f6f 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/clusters/edge/edge-configuration/installer-reference.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/clusters/edge/edge-configuration/installer-reference.md
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ The `stylus.site` blocks accept the following parameters.
 
 | Parameter                        | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Default |
 | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |
-| `stylus.site.caCerts`            | The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate authority (CA) certificates.                                                                                                                                                                                      |         |
+| `stylus.site.caCerts`            | The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate Authority (CA) certificates. The certificates must be base64-encoded.                                                                                                                                             |         |
 | `stylus.site.clusterId`          | The ID of the host cluster the edge host belongs to.                                                                                                                                                                                                         |         |
 | `stylus.site.clusterName`        | The name of the host cluster the edge host belongs to.                                                                                                                                                                                                       |         |
 | `stylus.site.deviceUIDPaths`     | Specify the file path for reading in product or board serial that can be used to set the device ID. The default file path is **/sys/class/dmi/id/product_uuid**. Refer to the [Device ID (UID) Parameters](#device-id-uid-parameters) section to learn more. |         |
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/clusters/edge/local-ui/host-management/configure-proxy.md b/docs/docs-content/clusters/edge/local-ui/host-management/configure-proxy.md
index aced3c8994..75efde0bdf 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/clusters/edge/local-ui/host-management/configure-proxy.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/clusters/edge/local-ui/host-management/configure-proxy.md
@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ configured through Local UI will be retained even after a
 
 - An active HTTP proxy server.
 
+- If your Certificate Authority (CA) certificates are not base64-encoded, you need a utility or tool to convert the
+  certificate and key files to base64-encoded strings. You can use the `base64` command in Unix-based systems.
+  Alternatively, you can use an online tool to convert the files to base64-encoded strings.
+
 ## Configure HTTP Proxy
 
 1. Log in to Local UI. You should be directed to the **Edge Host** page after signing in. If not, click on **Edge Host**
@@ -39,7 +43,7 @@ configured through Local UI will be retained even after a
    | HTTP Endpoint   | The address where the HTTP proxy server is located. It's used to route HTTP traffic through the proxy.                                                                    |
    | HTTPS Endpoint  | The address where the HTTPS proxy server is located. It's used to route HTTPS traffic through the proxy.                                                                  |
    | No Proxy        | Specifies exceptions to the proxy rules. It lists addresses or domains that should bypass the proxy and connect directly, useful for local or internal network resources. |
-   | CA Certificates | CA certificates that are used to authenticate the proxy server.                                                                                                           |
+   | CA Certificates | CA certificates that are used to authenticate the proxy server. The certificates must be base64-encoded.                                                                  |
 
 4. Click **Confirm**. Updating the HTTP proxy settings causes HTTP/HTTPS services on the Edge host to restart, so you
    will not be able to access the console for a short duration .