diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 27f0ad53..37bac011 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -66,6 +66,9 @@ authorization: token xxx
 [MIT License](LICENSE)
 
 ## Change Log
+## 0.0.6
+Allow self-signed certificate
+
 ### 0.0.5
 * __Add Configuration Setting__: Follow HTTP 3xx responses as redirects, default is `TRUE`
 * __Add Configuration Setting__: Add default user agent if user not specified, default value is `vscode-restclient`
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 09a7dbe3..a466c661 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
     "name": "rest-client",
     "displayName": "REST Client",
     "description": "REST Client for Visual Studio Code",
-    "version": "0.0.5",
+    "version": "0.0.6",
     "publisher": "humao",
     "author": {
         "name": "Huachao Mao",
diff --git a/src/extension.ts b/src/extension.ts
index cf933107..ecc11920 100644
--- a/src/extension.ts
+++ b/src/extension.ts
@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@ export function activate(context: ExtensionContext) {
             method: httpRequest.method,
             body: httpRequest.body,
             time: true,
+            strictSSL: false,
             followRedirect: restClientSettings.followRedirect
         };