n be used as an algorithm identifier to the appropriate fetching function. Also see the provider specific manual pages linked below for further details about using the algorithms available in each of the providers.</p>

<p>As well as the OpenSSL providers third parties can also implement providers. For information on writing a provider see <a href="../man7/provider.html">provider(7)</a>.</p>

<h2 id="Default-provider">Default provider</h2>

<p>The default provider is built-in as part of the <i>libcrypto</i>