OpenSSL Command-Line HOWTOOpenSSL Command-Line HOWTO Paul Heinlein First published on June 13, 2004 Last updated on May 3, 2024 Introduction The openssl command-line binary that ships with the OpenSSL libraries can perform a wide range of cryptographic operations. It can come in handy in scripts or for accomplishing one-time command-line tasks. Documentation for using the openssl application is somewhat scattered, however,
