How to install OpenSSL in windows 10?
Do you have Git installed?
You can access openssl command from Git Bash without adding any environment variable.
But, if you want to access the openssl command from Windows cmd, then follow me:
- Find the path of the bin directory of Git. Normally it is at
C:\Program Files\Git\usr\bin\
Then add the path your environment variable (User variables -> Path):
- Now open a new command prompt (don't use an already opened cmd, because the already opened cmd doesn't know the new environment variable).
Now write:
openssl
In case you have Git installed,
you can open the Git Bash (shift pressed + right click in the folder -> Git Bash Here) and use openssl command right in the Bash
If you have chocolatey installed you can install openssl via a single command i.e.
choco install openssl
I also wanted to create OPEN SSL for Windows 10. An easy way to do it without running into a risk of installing unknown software from 3rd party websites and risking entries of viruses, is by using the openssl.exe that comes inside your Git for Windows installation. In my case, I found the open SSL in the following location of Git for Windows Installation.
C:\Program Files\Git\usr\bin\openssl.exe
If you also want instructions on how to use OPENSSL to generate and use Certificates, here is a write-up on my blog. The step by step instructions first explains how to use Microsoft Windows Default Tool and also OPEN SSL and explains the difference between them.
https://kaushikghosh12.blogspot.com/2016/08/self-signed-certificates-with-microsoft.html