How to Make a PGP Key
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) keys are used for the encryption purposes of PGP Desktop, a data encryption software. PGP is often used in messaging services. A PGP key is essentially a code that decrypts messages when you receive them on your inbox. You may need administrative rights to complete this task.
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Instructions
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Launch your PGP Desktop software from the "Start" menu.
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Click "File," "New PGP Key," "Next."
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Type the full name and email address that you wish to associate with the key. Click "More" if you want to associate additional email addresses.
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Review the information and click "Next."
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Type a pass phrase for the key. Retype to confirm. Click "Next."
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Click "Next" and enter the pass phrase again if prompted.
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Click the link sent to you via email ROM the Global Directory. Follow on-screen prompts to import and sign the Global Directory's verification key.
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