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# Making keys
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2020-01-02 00:04:35 +00:00
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Generate keys:
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2020-02-07 23:06:20 +00:00
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> gpg --gen-key
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2020-01-02 00:04:35 +00:00
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Follow the guide.
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# Encrypting a file
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2020-02-07 23:06:20 +00:00
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> gpg -r malinfreeborn@tutamail.com -e file
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2020-01-02 00:04:35 +00:00
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`-r` specifies the recipient.
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Check you have an encrypted version of your file.
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# Changing Expiration Dates
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gpg --list-keys
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... and then use the second part of 'pub', which is the ID. But that's not appearing here so... on with gpg2?
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# Making encrypted files with a local password
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Make a password with a password (cypher encryption).
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> gpg -c --output passwords.txt
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or
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> gpg -c > passwords.txt
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Put in a password.
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Write message then stop with Ctrl+d.
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Get the message back out the file with:
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> gpg -d passwords.txt
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