Complete OpenSSL keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 5 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
OpenSSL is a popular DevOps/CLI tool used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 5 OpenSSL shortcuts across 1 categories: Certificate Management. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| openssl req -new -x509 -newkey rsa:2048 | Self-signed cert |
| openssl x509 -in cert.pem -text | View cert |
| openssl s_client -connect host:443 | Test SSL |
| openssl rsa -in key.pem -check | Verify key |
| openssl rand -base64 32 | Generate random |
The most essential OpenSSL shortcuts are: openssl req -new -x509 -newkey rsa:2048 (Self-signed cert), openssl x509 -in cert.pem -text (View cert), openssl s_client -connect host:443 (Test SSL). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
OpenSSL has 5 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while OpenSSL is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The OpenSSL shortcut for self-signed cert is openssl req -new -x509 -newkey rsa:2048.
Start with the essentials: Learn openssl req -new -x509 -newkey rsa:2048 (Self-signed cert) and openssl x509 -in cert.pem -text (View cert) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Certificate Management category first.
CLI tip: Create shell aliases for the commands you use most. Combine them with these shortcuts for maximum efficiency.