How can I use Boost.Asio for SSL support in C++?

How can I use Boost.Asio for SSL support in C++?

You can use Boost.Asio's SSL support by including the necessary headers and linking against OpenSSL. First, ensure you have Boost and OpenSSL installed.

What are the basic steps to set up an SSL connection?

To set up an SSL connection, you need to create an SSL context, configure it with your certificates, and then create an SSL stream using Boost.Asio.

Can you provide a code example for that?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

#include <boost/asio.hpp>
#include <boost/asio/ssl.hpp>

boost::asio::io_context io_context;
boost::asio::ssl::context ssl_context(boost::asio::ssl::context::sslv23);
ssl_context.load_verify_buffer(your_cert_data);

boost::asio::ssl::stream<boost::asio::ip::tcp::socket> ssl_socket(io_context, ssl_context);
// Continue with connection setup...

What if I encounter SSL errors?

You can handle SSL errors by checking the error codes returned by the SSL functions and using Boost's error handling mechanisms to diagnose the issues.