Enable OpenSSL in XAMPP for Secure SSL Connections

Users frequently encounter difficulties when attempting to connect to SSL-enabled servers using XAMPP. This article will provide step-by-step instructions to resolve this issue.

Steps to Enable OpenSSL

1. Verify PHP Extension Directory: Ensure that the PHP extensions directory (e.g., D:\XAMPP\php\ext) contains the "php_openssl.dll" file.

2. Edit php.ini File:

   • Locate the "php.ini" file (e.g., D:\XAMPP\php\php.ini).

   • Search for the following line and remove any preceding semicolon:

     ;extension=php_openssl.dll

   • If the line is not present, add the following to the "Dynamic Extensions" section:

     extension=php_openssl.dll

3. Restart XAMPP: Close and restart XAMPP to apply the changes.

Additional Notes:

• Ensure that you are running a version of XAMPP that includes OpenSSL support (e.g., XAMPP 7.4.2 and above).
• If you have already checked the steps above and still encounter issues, you may need to manually download and install OpenSSL from the official website: https://www.openssl.org/.
• Refer to the XAMPP documentation for further troubleshooting steps: http://www.apachefriends.org/f/viewtopic.php?p=162623.