diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
index 5dd7944970..6751667e79 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
@@ -236,7 +236,44 @@ The default container runtime for OVAs is [Podman](https://podman.io/), not Dock
     sudo --login
     ```
 
-19. Start the airgap initialization process by issuing the following command. The script requires the hostname or IP
+19. If you have custom SSL certificates you want to apply to the image and pack registry, and the Spectro Cloud
+    Repository, copy the custom SSL certificates, in base64 PEM format, to the airgap support VM.
+
+    If you do not provide a custom SSL certificate, the airgap setup process will generate a self-signed certificate for
+    you.
+
+    :::warning
+
+    Three items you need to keep in mind when providing custom SSL certificates:
+
+    - The custom SSL certificates must be in base64 PEM format. If you have custom SSL certificates in a different
+      format, convert them to base64 PEM format before copying them to the support VM. The airgap setup process also
+      expects the certificate files to be named **server.crt** and **server.key**.
+
+    - The custom certificate's Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) must match the hostname or IP address you provide for
+      the airgap support VM. Otherwise, the airgap setup process will fail due to a certificate mismatch.
+
+    - The custom SSL certificates files must have the following permissions bits set:
+
+      - **server.crt**: 644
+      - **server.key**: 600
+
+    :::
+
+    The custom certificates must be placed in the **/opt/spectro/ssl** folder. Include the following files:
+
+    - **server.crt**
+    - **server.key**
+
+    You also need to update the permissions for the **/data/secret/cert/** directory. This folder is mounted to Harbor
+    during the airgap setup process and must have access to the custom SSL certificates. Use the following command to
+    ensure the permissions are set correctly.
+
+    ```shell
+    chown -R 10000:10000 /data/secret/cert/*
+    ```
+
+20. Start the airgap initialization process by issuing the following command. The script requires the hostname or IP
     address of the airgap support VM. Choose the preferred method for your environment. Be aware that the script will
     generate a self-signed certificate for the value you provide.
 
@@ -317,10 +354,10 @@ The default container runtime for OVAs is [Podman](https://podman.io/), not Dock
         </TabItem>
         </Tabs>
 
-20. The output of the script contains credentials and values you will need when completing the installation with the
+21. The output of the script contains credentials and values you will need when completing the installation with the
     Palette CLI. If you need to review this information in the future, invoke the script again.
 
-21. Review the [Additional Packs](../../airgap/supplemental-packs.md) page and identify any additional packs you want to
+22. Review the [Additional Packs](../../airgap/supplemental-packs.md) page and identify any additional packs you want to
     add to your OCI registry. By default, the installation includes only the minimum required packs. You can also add
     additional packs after the installation is complete.
 
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
index c9671a4b32..b097d50454 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
@@ -179,8 +179,9 @@ The default container runtime for OVAs is [Podman](https://podman.io/), not Dock
 17. If you want to assign a static IP address to the airgap support VM, you can do so now. Click on the box below to
     expand the instructions. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
 
-  <details>
-  <summary>Assign a static IP address</summary>
+    <details>
+
+    <summary>Assign a static IP address</summary>
 
     Create an empty file to disable cloud-init from overriding the new network configurations you will add.
 
@@ -188,7 +189,8 @@ The default container runtime for OVAs is [Podman](https://podman.io/), not Dock
     sudo touch /etc/cloud/cloud-init.disabled
     ```
 
-    Issue the following command to update cloud-init. Select **VMware** from the wizard Menu when prompted. The command will disable cloud-init from managing the network configuration.
+    Issue the following command to update cloud-init. Select **VMware** from the wizard Menu when prompted. The command
+    will disable cloud-init from managing the network configuration.
 
     ```shell
     sudo dpkg-reconfigure cloud-init
@@ -200,7 +202,8 @@ The default container runtime for OVAs is [Podman](https://podman.io/), not Dock
     sudo vi /etc/netplan/01-netcfg.yaml
     ```
 
-    Modify the file to look like the example below. Replace the IP address, gateway, and DNS server with your network settings. Save the file and exit the text editor.
+    Modify the file to look like the example below. Replace the IP address, gateway, and DNS server with your network
+    settings. Save the file and exit the text editor.
 
     ```yaml
     network:
@@ -213,15 +216,15 @@ The default container runtime for OVAs is [Podman](https://podman.io/), not Dock
             - 10.1.1.0/18
           gateway4: 2.2.2.2
           nameservers:
-              addresses: [1.1.1.1]
+            addresses: [1.1.1.1]
     ```
 
-:::tip
+    :::tip
 
-If you are working in Vim, press `i` to enter insert mode in the text editor. Press `esc` to exit insert mode. Type
-`:wq` to save the file and exit the text editor.
+    If you are working in Vim, press `i` to enter insert mode in the text editor. Press `esc` to exit insert mode. Type
+    `:wq` to save the file and exit the text editor.
 
-:::
+    :::
 
     Issue the following command to apply the changes.
 
@@ -229,7 +232,7 @@ If you are working in Vim, press `i` to enter insert mode in the text editor. Pr
     sudo netplan apply
     ```
 
-  </details>
+    </details>
 
 18. Switch to the `root` user account. You will need to use the `root` user account to complete the remaining steps.
 
@@ -237,7 +240,44 @@ If you are working in Vim, press `i` to enter insert mode in the text editor. Pr
     sudo --login
     ```
 
-19. Start the airgap initialization process by issuing the following command. The script requires the hostname or IP
+19. If you have custom SSL certificates you want to apply to the image and pack registry, and the Spectro Cloud
+    Repository, copy the custom SSL certificates, in base64 PEM format, to the airgap support VM.
+
+    If you do not provide a custom SSL certificate, the airgap setup process will generate a self-signed certificate for
+    you.
+
+    :::warning
+
+    Three items you need to keep in mind when providing custom SSL certificates:
+
+    - The custom SSL certificates must be in base64 PEM format. If you have custom SSL certificates in a different
+      format, convert them to base64 PEM format before copying them to the support VM. The airgap setup process also
+      expects the certificate files to be named **server.crt** and **server.key**.
+
+    - The custom certificate's Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) must match the hostname or IP address you provide for
+      the airgap support VM. Otherwise, the airgap setup process will fail due to a certificate mismatch.
+
+    - The custom SSL certificates files must have the following permissions bits set:
+
+      - **server.crt**: 644
+      - **server.key**: 600
+
+    :::
+
+    The custom certificates must be placed in the **/opt/spectro/ssl** folder. Include the following files:
+
+    - **server.crt**
+    - **server.key**
+
+    You also need to update the permissions for the **/data/secret/cert/** directory. This folder is mounted to Harbor
+    during the airgap setup process and must have access to the custom SSL certificates. Use the following command to
+    ensure the permissions are set correctly.
+
+    ```shell
+    chown -R 10000:10000 /data/secret/cert/*
+    ```
+
+20. Start the airgap initialization process by issuing the following command. The script requires the hostname or IP
     address of the airgap support VM. Choose the preferred method for your environment. Be aware that the script will
     generate a self-signed certificate for the value you provide.
 
@@ -318,10 +358,10 @@ If you are working in Vim, press `i` to enter insert mode in the text editor. Pr
         </TabItem>
         </Tabs>
 
-20. The output of the script contains credentials and values you will need when completing the installation with the
+21. The output of the script contains credentials and values you will need when completing the installation with the
     Palette CLI. If you need to review this information in the future, invoke the script again.
 
-21. Review the [Additional Packs](../../airgap/supplemental-packs.md) page and identify any additional packs you want to
+22. Review the [Additional Packs](../../airgap/supplemental-packs.md) page and identify any additional packs you want to
     add to your OCI registry. By default, the installation includes only the minimum required packs. You can also add
     additional packs after the installation is complete.