Configuring OpenSSL

OpenSSL requires a master configuration file (openssl.cnf) to generate a certificate. If this file is not included in your installation, you will receive an error message that mentions openssl.cnf. Follow these steps to add the file:

1. Obtain a configuration file. If you don’t have one locally, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) provides a generic configuration file that you can use. You don’t need to make any changes to the file at this time. After you become more familiar with OpenSSL, you may want to customize some of the settings.
2. Save the file to your computer in the following directory:

   Windows

   C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\SSL\

   Linux

   /etc/pki/tls/