OpenSSL is a command-line tool for cryptographic operations such as generating private keys, creating digital certificates, and encrypting/decrypting data.
To install OpenSSL
on Windows, you can follow these steps:
Download the latest OpenSSL binary installer from the official website.
Win32/Win64 OpenSSL Installer for Windows - Shining Light Productions
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Click on the above link to download OpenSSL for Windows
Choose a directory where OpenSSL will be installed (e.g., C:\OpenSSL).
![](https://ik.imagekit.io/bugfixdev/prod/images/2023/09/Browse-the-location-to-Install-OpenSSL_MCg5ocuse.png)
Select Additional Task to copy OpenSSL DLLs
![](https://ik.imagekit.io/bugfixdev/prod/images/2023/09/Select-bin-directory-for-OpenSSL-binaries_saxuuqjVJ.png)
After installation, add the OpenSSL bin directory to your system's PATH environment variable.
![](https://ik.imagekit.io/bugfixdev/prod/images/2023/09/set-environment-variable_Zwvr-c428.png)
Check the OpenSSL Version
![](https://ik.imagekit.io/bugfixdev/prod/images/2023/09/check-openssl-version_xMhmaIkw8.png)
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Alternatively, if you have Git for Windows installed on your system, you can use the openssl.exe that comes with it.