I am trying to install OpenSSL on my computer (macOS Sierra version 10.12.2). I downloaded openssl-1.1.0d.tar.gz from here and followed the INSTALL manual included in it.
I followed the instructions for Unix systems, which were:
$ ./config
$ make
$ make test
$ make install
When running the tests I got All tests successful and Result: PASS. But when running make install I got the error message
Cannot create directory /usr/local/ssl: No such file or directory
make: *** [install_ssldirs] Error 2
And when looking in the /usr/local directory I can't find a directory called ssl, so I tried making one but it seems I didn't have permission to do it.
I have tried finding an answer by googling the error message but can't seem to find anything, and would really appreciate some help! The reason why I'm trying to download OpenSSL in the first place is because I'm taking a course in Computer Security and I need it for a project. Also, this is the first time I am posting a question here so if you're missing some information, please tell me!
EDIT: I noticed that there is a directory inside the openssl directory I downloaded called ssl, should I just move that to usr/local/? Would that solve my problem? (I know I sound like an idiot but I feel ready to try anything at this point)
Note: @eloutie your question on Stack Overflow inspired the OpenSSL team to clarify the INSTALL instructions, see pull request #9268 on GitHub.