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# setPolicies(_:)

Specifies the policies to use when evaluating this certificate’s status.

```
func setPolicies(_ policies: Any!)
```

## Parameters

`policies`

The policy or policies to use. You can pass either a `SecPolicyRef` object or an NSArray (containing one or more objects of type `SecPolicyRef` ) in this parameter. If `policies` is set to nil, the Apple X.509 Basic Policy is used. See <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Security/certificate-key-and-trust-services> for a list of policies and object identifiers provided by the AppleX509TP module.

## Discussion

Applications typically display a certificate view in the context of a specific use, such as SSL or S/MIME. You should set only the policy references that apply to your intended use.

## See Also

[`func policies() -> [Any]!`](/documentation/SecurityInterface/SFCertificateView/policies())

Returns an array of policies used to evaluate the status of the displayed certificate.


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