Installing OpenSSL
This is the detailed walkthrough how to install OpenSSL into you web server
OpenSSL is a widely used open-source software library that provides cryptographic functions to secure communications over computer networks. It is primarily used for implementing the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, which are the basis for securing HTTPS (the secure version of HTTP) and other encrypted network protocols.\
Installing OpenSSL into Windows based machines :
Download Precompiled Binaries:
Go to the OpenSSL for Windows download page provided by Shining Light Productions.
Choose the appropriate version:
Win64 OpenSSL (for 64-bit Windows)
Win32 OpenSSL (for 32-bit Windows)
Note: If you are unsure, most modern Windows systems are 64-bit, so choose Win64.
Install Visual C++ Redistributable (if required):
Before installing OpenSSL, ensure you have the Visual C++ Redistributable installed. Most Windows systems already have it, but if you encounter any issues, you can install it from the link provided.
Run the OpenSSL Installer:
Run the downloaded installer (e.g.,
Win64OpenSSL-<version>.exe).Follow the installation steps:
Accept the license agreement.
Choose the destination folder (default is
C:\Program Files\OpenSSL-Win64).Select "Copy OpenSSL DLLs to: The Windows system directory".
Set Up Environment Variables:
To use OpenSSL from the command line, add it to your system's
PATH:Right-click on This PC or My Computer and go to Properties.
Click on Advanced system settings > Environment Variables.
Under System variables, find
Path, select it, and click Edit.Add the path to your OpenSSL
bindirectory (e.g.,C:\Program Files\OpenSSL-Win64\bin).
Verify the Installation:
Open a new Command Prompt window and run:
You should see the installed version of OpenSSL.
Installing OpenSSL in Linux :
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