the possible <i>opt</i> values for an algorithm use: <b>openssl</b> <b>genpkey</b> -algorithm XXX -help</p>

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<dt id="genparam"><b>-genparam</b></dt>
<dd>

<p>Generate a set of parameters instead of a private key. If used this option must precede any <b>-algorithm</b>, <b>-paramfile</b> or <b>-pkeyopt</b> options.</p>

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<dt id="paramfile-filename"><b>-paramfile</b> <i>filename</i></dt>
<dd>

<p>Some public key algorithms generate a private key based on a set of parameters. They can be supplied usi