How to Do Batch Decrypting With GnuPG

In these days of heightened awareness about security, it is inevitable that people desire to encrypt their email communications. As emails are basically postcards for all who are savvy to read, it is not a good platform to pass even slightly personal information. Thanks to GnuPG, it is possible to encrypt your emails. With this eHow, you can learn more about batch decrypting with GnuPG.

Instructions

1. Batch decrypting with GnuPG by first assessing whether your computer has a current and working version of GNU GPG installed. You should also make sure you have a pass code or pass phrase that will work with GNU GPG.

2. Look for the command prompt for GnuPG when batch decrypting with GnuPG. For Windows, you can find this by going to either Start/Run or CMD.

3. Search for the directory that contains the files you wish to decrypt when batch decrypting with GnuPG.

4. Enter this command to batch decrypt with GnuPG: "echo [thisismypassphrase]|gpg --passphrase-fd 0--decrypt-files *.gpg." You may have to use different file extensions if your files are "*.pgp" or "*.asc."

5. Omit a space between your pass code or pass phrase and the file pipe. The echo command delivers your pass code of pass phrase to GPG when a pass code or pass phrase is required.

6. Rename files if they have different extensions when using GnuPG by using this command: "ren *.gpg *.txt.gpg."