Get a private key openssl_pkey_get_details openssl_pkey_get_public OpenSSL Functions PHP Manual openssl_pkey_get_private (PHP 4 >= 4.2.0, PHP 5)openssl_pkey_get_private — Get a private key Description resource openssl_pkey_get_private ( mixed $key [, string $passphrase ] ) openssl_get_privatekey() parses key and prepares it for use by other functions. Parameters key key can be one of the following: a string having the format file://path/to/file.pem. The named file must contain a PEM encoded certificate/private key (it may contain both). A PEM formatted private key. passphrase The optional parameter passphrase must be used if the specified key is encrypted (protected by a passphrase). Return Values Returns a positive key resource identifier on success, or FALSE on error. openssl_pkey_get_details openssl_pkey_get_public OpenSSL Functions PHP Manual