Step-by-Step Guide to Install and Configure OpenSSL on Windows

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of installing and configuring OpenSSL on a Windows operating system. OpenSSL is a robust, full-featured open-source toolkit that implements the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, as well as a full-strength general-purpose cryptography library.

This guide covers:

Downloading OpenSSL:

Instructions on where to find and download the correct version of OpenSSL for your Windows system.
Installation Process:

Detailed, step-by-step instructions for installing OpenSSL, including selecting the appropriate options during the installation process to ensure it is set up correctly.
Configuring System Path:

How to configure your Windows system PATH environment variable to include the OpenSSL binaries directory, ensuring that you can use OpenSSL commands from any command prompt.
Verifying Installation:

Simple commands to verify that OpenSSL has been installed correctly and is working as expected on your system.