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openssl genrsa -out privateKey.pem 2048
  • Explanation of the parameters provided in the command line:
    • openssl genrsa: the command for executing OpenSSL to generate a new "RSA" encrypted key.
    • -out privateKey.pem : the private key file "privateKey.pem" is generated to store the private key.
    • 2048 : the length "2048" bits is used to generate the new RSA encrypted key.