: You will be prompted to set a password. Keep this safe; you'll need it every time you sign a new certificate. Common Name : Give your CA a name (e.g., "MyLocalCA"). 4. Basic Usage Guide Generate a Server/Client Request ./easyrsa gen-req [name] nopass flag skips a password for the key file). Sign the Certificate ./easyrsa sign-req [server/client] [name] Find Your Files : Your signed certificates will be in pki/issued/ and your private keys in pki/private/ If you are using this for OpenVPN configuration , ensure your

Even if you trust the source, a quick scan with Windows Defender or a third-party antivirus (Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, etc.) adds an extra layer of safety.