Generate SSL Certificates with XAMPP

This script automates the process of generating and installing SSL certificates for XAMPP using OpenSSL.

Prerequisites

• XAMPP: Ensure XAMPP is installed on your system.
• Administrator Privileges: The script must be run with administrator privileges to install the generated certificate.

Usage

1. Setup Directory:

   • Create a directory named crt inside xampp/apache/.
   • Place the following files from this repository inside xampp/apache/crt/:
     • cert-generate.bat
     • cert-config.conf

2. Generate SSL Certificates:

   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • Navigate to the directory containing cert-generate.bat.
   • Run the script:

     cert-generate.bat
     

   • Follow the prompts to enter the domain details when prompted.

3. Install Certificate:

   • After generating the certificates, the script will provide instructions on installation.
   • Ensure to install the certificate to Trusted Root Certification Authorities store.

4. Update Hosts File:

   • Open C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts as Administrator.
   • Add the following line:

     127.0.0.1 best.site
     

5. Update Apache Configuration:

   • Open xampp/apache/conf/extra/httpd-vhosts.conf.

   • Add the following VirtualHost configuration (replace best.site with your actual domain and best.site-dir with your actual directory):

     ## best.site
     <VirtualHost *:80>
         DocumentRoot "C:/xampp/htdocs/best.site-dir"
         ServerName best.site
         ServerAlias *.best.site
     </VirtualHost>
     
     <VirtualHost *:443>
         DocumentRoot "C:/xampp/htdocs/best.site-dir"
         ServerName best.site
         ServerAlias *.best.site
         SSLEngine on
         SSLCertificateFile "C:/xampp/apache/crt/best.site/server.crt"
         SSLCertificateKeyFile "C:/xampp/apache/crt/best.site/server.key"
     </VirtualHost>

6. Restart Apache:

   • Restart Apache in XAMPP to apply the configuration changes.

Notes

• Administrator Rights: Running cert-generate.bat requires administrator rights for certificate installation.
• Directory Structure: Ensure the crt directory is correctly set up inside xampp/apache/ before running the script.