Location: Security/GnuPG Keys
What are GnuPG Keys? GnuPG is a publicly available encryption scheme that uses the "public key" approach. With GnuPG, messages are encrypted using a "public key" however, they can only be decrypted by a "private key", which is retained by the intended recipient of the message. If you are unfamiliar with GnuPG Keys, visit the WikiPedia web site on GNU Privacy Guard at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gpg.
Generating GnuPG Keys
1. When the page loads, set the following information in the "Create a New Key" section:
Your Name - Enter your name (min of 5 characters)
Your Email - Enter the email address you want associated with this key.
Comment/NickName - Enter a comment or nickname you want associated with this key.
Key Password (blank for none) - Enter a password you want to use for this key, otherwise leave it blank for no password.
Expire Date - Enter the number of years, weeks, or days you want this key to be valid until it expires. For example, if you want the key to expire in five days from now, enter "5d" without quotes in the text box.
Key
Size - Select 1024, 2048, or 4096 from the drop down menu. The
larger number you select, the more encryption your key will have when
generated.
2. Click on the "Generate Key" button.
3. While the key is generating, the following message will appear:
"Please be patient."
4. Once the key has been generated successfully, the following message will appear:
"The Key has been successfully created for you."
5. Once the key has been generated, it will be displayed in the "Public Keys" and "Private Keys" section. In those sections you will have the following options available for each key:
Delete GnuPG Key - Click on the "Delete GnuPG Key" button to delete the associated key.
View - Click on the "View" button to view the associated key.
Importing GnuPG Keys
1. Click on the "Import Key" button.
2. Paste the GPG/PGP data in the text box shown.
3. Click on the "Import" button.