# openssl genrsa -des3 1024 > server.key Generating RSA private key, 1024 bit long modulus .................++++++ ................++++++ e is 65537 (0x10001) Enter pass phrase: Verifying - Enter pass phrase for server.key:
You will have to enter a pass phrase, or password. Do not lose this password! Doing so will make your certificates useless! The password is case-sensitive and should be a combination of both letters and numbers. It is a good idea to backup these files on another form of media.