Use the following command to generate a private key with RSA:

```sh
openssl genrsa -out private.key 2048
```

A response similar to this one should be displayed:

```
Generating RSA private key, 2048 bit long modulus
............................................+++
...........+++
e is 65537 (0x10001)
```

Alternatively, use the following command to generate a private RSA key protected by a password:

```sh