Step-By-Step Procedure To Install OpenSSL On The Windows Platform - The Sec Master
Step-By-Step Procedure To Install OpenSSL On The Windows Platform - The Sec Master
OpenSSL is a small but powerful open source cross-platform utility, which can be
used in various digital PKI certificate activities. OpenSSL can be used to convert the
digital certificates from one to another format, export private keys from certificates,
and build your own Certificate Authority. However, OpenSSL is included in basic
packages in most of the popular Linux distributions. It is not required to install the
OpenSSL on Linux. Well, the story is not similar in the case of the Windows
platform. Don’t be disappointed, since OpenSSL is a cross-platform utility that
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supports Windows, Linux, and mac. You can install OpenSSL on the Windows
platform just with few clicks.
Table of Contents
1. Why Should You Install OpenSSL On Windows?
2. How To Install OpenSSL On The Windows Platform?
3. Frequently Asked Questions:
1. You can create your own Certificate Authority and issue certificates on your
network.
7. Extract information like issuer, subject, issued and expiring dates, and fingerprint
from certificates.
8. Create CSR.
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You can enjoy the features of OpenSSL if you have installed it on your Windows
machine.
Let’s begin the procedure to install OpenSSL on the Windows platform.
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4. Installation in progress…….
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If you want to set the env variable for permanently, then add OPENSSL_CONF
and Path env variable on System Properties.
Open Run using ‘Windows’ + ‘r’ then type ‘sysdm.cpl‘. Go to Advanced >
Environment Variable.
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7. Run OpenSSL
Open the command prompt using ‘Windows’ + ‘r’ then type ‘cmd‘ to open
command prompt.
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Thats’s it. This is how you can install OpenSSL on the Windows platform. Simple
itn’t it?
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Yes, OpenSSL is available for various operating systems, including Linux, macOS,
and BSD. The installation process may vary depending on the platform, but the
overall concepts remain the same.
4. How do I download OpenSSL for Windows?
You can download precompiled OpenSSL binaries for Windows from a trusted third-
party website, such as the Shining Light Productions’ Win32/Win64 OpenSSL
Installer (https://slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html). Make sure to
download the appropriate version (32-bit or 64-bit) according to your Windows
operating system.
5. How do I install OpenSSL on my Windows computer?
To install OpenSSL on your Windows computer, follow these steps:
1, Download the OpenSSL installer from a trusted source.
2. Run the installer and follow the installation wizard.
3. During installation, choose a directory where OpenSSL will be installed (e.g.,
C:\OpenSSL).
4. Once the installation is complete, add the OpenSSL directory to your system’s
PATH environment variable.
5. Verify the installation by opening a Command Prompt and entering openssl
version. You should see the OpenSSL version number displayed.
6. How do I update OpenSSL on my Windows computer?
To update OpenSSL on your Windows computer, download the latest version of the
OpenSSL installer from a trusted source and run the installer. The new version will
replace the existing installation. Make sure to update your system’s PATH
environment variable if the installation directory has changed.
7. Is there any graphical user interface (GUI) available for OpenSSL on
Windows?
While OpenSSL itself does not come with a GUI, there are third-party applications
that provide a graphical interface for managing SSL/TLS certificates and keys, such
as XCA (https://hohnstaedt.de/xca/), OpenSSL UI
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command in a Command Prompt. This will display a list of available commands and
their brief descriptions. For more detailed information on a specific command, you
can type openssl <command> -help, replacing <command> with the desired command.
Additionally, you can refer to the official OpenSSL documentation
(https://www.openssl.org/docs/) or seek assistance from online forums and
communities.
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BARRY
Need your help. Running Windows 2019 server. Have only one (1) IP.
Have one Standard UCC SSL Certificate with four (4) Subject Alternative Names (SANs)
How do I install this so that all sites have the SSL certificate installed? We have the primary site and 4
SANs sites.
Thank you
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SecMaster
January 13, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Generate a CSR on the primary server and get the Certificate issued. Install the issued Certificate
on your primary server, and export the certificate in PFX (with the private key). Reuse the PFX
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Note: The certificate only works only if you have the PFX certificate with the private key.
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Bhavesh
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SecMaster
November 29, 2022 at 1:39 AM
Thanks, Bhavesh.
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Leif Svalgaard
(spyder-env) C:\Users\leifs\miniconda3>sysdm.cpl
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(spyder-env) C:\Users\leifs\miniconda3>path
PATH= C:\Program Files\OpenSSL-Win64\bin
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SecMaster
November 29, 2022 at 2:12 AM
Hello Leir,
I hope you have installed the OpenSSL and then tried to configure the Environment variables. If
yes, could you try to configure the EnvVar on system properties?
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amin
thankssss !!!!
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SecMaster
November 2, 2022 at 8:24 PM
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Purushothama
How To Generate A CSR For A Multi-Domain SSL Certificate Using OpenSSL in Windows machine.
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SecMaster
August 16, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Hello Purushothama,
Well, you can easily create a multi-domain CSR without OpenSSL on Windows. If you really want
to create using OpenSSL, you can try this procedure: https://thesecmaster.com/how-to-generate-a
-csr-for-multi-domain-ssl-certificates-using-openssl/
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Michael
When you say "Download the OpenSSL installer from the official OpenSSL download link: https://slpro
web.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html", what's official about this link?
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The OpenSSL project site references this link with the disclaimer "Use these OpenSSL derived
products at your own risk; these products have not been evaluated or tested by the OpenSSL project".
That doesn't sound very official.
Just wondering why I would trust this particular distribution? Genuinely interested in identifying a
Windows bundle I can trust in my enterprise environment but struggling find something that's above
my risk threshold.
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SecMaster
August 3, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Hello Michael,
We can understand your concern. We got this reference from the OpenSSL Wiki. Since OpenSSL
project does not distribute any code in binary form, we are not left with any option other than
relying on third parties.
Our Believe is, OpenSSL trusts these third parties and doesn’t want to own the responsibilities. On
the other hand, This could be the reason OpenSSL provides references on its official wiki page.
On top of that, I have seen OpenSSL veterans using this link for downloading the binaries.
Ref:
https://www.openssl.org/community/binaries.html
https://wiki.openssl.org/index.php/Binaries
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Ty p e h e r e . . .Navin
Thanks for the help. But I didn't find openssl.cfg inside bin, instead it was openssl.exe
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stefan
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SecMaster
March 27, 2022 at 2:03 PM
On the Windows OpenSSL installation, you may have openssl.cnf or openssl.conf files. Try locating
any of these files and create an environmental variable pointing to the file. Or use -config flag in
your openssl command to point the config file. We hope this solution may work for you.
Please let us know if this solution solves your problem. This helps others who would fall into the
same problem.
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Al Ouyang
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