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Jan 18, 2012 It will create both keys with the name like secring.gpg (Private Key) and pubring.gpg (Public Key) Select RSA(5) as a key type; Choose the default key size (2048) by just pressing enter without any input. Choose the default key validity (key does not expire) by just pressing enter without any input; During confirmation prompt, press 'y'. The next option asks you to specify how long you want your key to be valid. Usually, the default (0 = key does not expire) is fine. If you do choose an expiration date, remember that anyone with whom you exchanged your public key also have to be informed of its expiration and supplied with a new public key. OpenSSL provides libraries like this to generate the RSA keypair. RSA.rsa = RSAgeneratekey(kBits, kExp, 0, 0); I want to generate the keypair with SHA-256 signature digest algo. Basically, what is the programmatic equivalent of this command? Openssl genrsa -out rootca.key 2048 -sha256.
Gpg addkey Key is protected. You need a passphrase to unlock the secret key for user: 'Niibe Yutaka ' 2048-bit RSA key, ID 28C0CD7C, created 2011-05-24 KEY-ON-PC gpg: gpg-agent is not available in this session GnuPG askes kind of key. I select RSA (set your own capabilities). May 28, 2015 This blog describes how to generate a private/public key pair using GPG version 1.4.5. The resulting public key will contain two keys, one key for signing and a subkey for encryption. This key can be used with HCM Fusion SaaS to encrypt/decrypt files as they are transferred to.
Using gpg you can generate private and public keys that can be used to encrypt and decrypt files as explained in this example.
Step 1: Create a new GPG key-pair
The bold items mentioned in this example are inputs from user.
Step 2: Export your public key
Step 3: Import others public key
Use –import option to import others public key.
Step 4: Send encrypted message
In this example, let us see how John can send an encrypted message to Bob.
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John encrypts the input file using Bob’s public key. The example below creates a binary file.
For some reason, if John cannot send the encrypted-binary files to Bob, he can always create a ASCII-encrypted-file as shown below.
Step 5: Read the encrypted message
In this example, le us see how Bob can read the encrypted message from John.
Decrypt the message using your private key.
Decrypt the message using your private key.
Note: After entering the passphrase, the decrypted file will be printed to the stdout.
Use the following command to redirect the decrypted message to a text file.
Additional GPG commands:
You can list all the GPG keys as shown below.
Gpg Generate Public Private Key Pair
If you need to find a free solution to encrypt file or email, Gpg4win (GNU Privacy Guard for Windows) may be more than enough encryption than what you need. It is a free software and pretty straightforward to install. Before you can use it though, you need to create a key pair first and this may be confusing to beginners. Here are the steps to generate a key pair in GPG4Win Kleopatra:
- Launch Kleopatra and click on New Key Pair.
- Type in your name and email. Although it’s optional it’s important that you fill that in as your email will be used as the identity to verify your signature.Click on the Advanced Settings….
- Select ECDSA/EdDSA. For starters you can leave the defaults, then click OK.
- There’s a whole range of debates between using RSA vs ECDSA and you can check some of the included links at the bottom of this post. The short version is, use ECDSA when you can, use RSA if you have concern with compatibility.
- Click on the Next button, then click-on Create.
- On the next windows, you’ll be asked to type in a passphrase. Don’t leave this blank. Use a good passphrase by checking the quality bar as your guide. Then click OK.
- When a key pair successfully created, you will see the following window with your Fingerprint. Make sure you Make a Backup Of Your Key Pair before clicking Finish.
Once this process completed, you can export your public key and give it to anyone who needs to send you an encrypted message or file and you’re ready to communicate securely.
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Further Reading
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ECDSA: The digital signature algorithm of a better internet
SSH key-type, RSA, DSA, ECDSA. Which to choose?
SSH key-type, RSA, DSA, ECDSA. Which to choose?