openssl@4 for Mac
Cryptography and SSL/TLS Toolkit
brew install openssl@4. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. Homebrew recorded 15,524 installs in the last 30 days. What is openssl@4?
openssl@4 is a macOS security tool: Cryptography and SSL/TLS Toolkit.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.
How to install openssl@4
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install openssl@4.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install openssl@4 on a Mac?
Run brew install openssl@4 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is openssl@4 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Does openssl@4 run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is openssl@4?
Homebrew analytics recorded 15,524 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #136 in this catalogue.
What version of openssl@4 is current?
The latest packaged version is 4.1.0.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.