In this mini how-to, I show you how to encrypt SSL certificate private keys from the command line using OpenSSL.

Why would you want to encrypt an SSL certificate private key? If you found this how-to by doing a Google search, chances are you already know why and you just want the command syntax. Nevertheless, I’ll briefly explain why you should encrypt your private keys. After the explanation, I’ll provide the command. …Continue reading » How to Encrypt SSL Certificate Private Keys from the Command Line With OpenSSL