PGP Keys

Here you will find my PGP keys and how to use them

Here's a simplified, step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to use my PGP publid key to send an encrypted message. This guide assumes that you have a basic understanding of PGP and have your own PGP pair (Public and Private keys).

Why is this needed?
Its not really but privacy and cryptography are amazing studies in computers and being able to implement that is quite special.

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Key: D22F 2C03 7604 9F33 F369 B53C 9932 1D1E 808B 6E39 - Deprecated

6 Steps to Sending and Encrypting Message using PGP

Step 1: Install a PGP software

  1. Download ans install a PGP software. Popular choices include GnuPG (GPG) for Linux, Gpg4win for Windows and GPG Suite for MacOs

Step 2: Import my Public Key

  1. Obtain my public key. In this case, download the text of my public key below this guide and. It is the whole text beginning with. —BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK— and end with —END PGP PUBLIC BLOCK—. You can save this as a .txt or a .asc file anywhere and does not need to be handled securely.
  2. Import the public key into the PGP software. This can usually be done through the software's key management interface.

Step 3: Compose Your Message

  1. Write your message in a text editor of your choice.

Step 4: Encrypt the Message

  1. Encrypt the message using my public key. Ensure you select the correct key.
  2. In your message, include your own public key or a way to obtain it. This is crucial if you expect a reply. You can attach your public key file or provide a link to where it can be downloaded.

Step 5: Send the Encrypted Message

  1. Send the encrypted message. This can be done via email or any other means of communication you prefer. The encrypted message will be a block of text that starts with —BEGIN PGP MESSAGE— and ends with —END PGP MESSAGE—.

Step 6: Receiving a Reply

  1. Inform me to contact you. If you expect a reply, make sure I know how to reach you securely. You could provide an email address where you want to receive the encrypted reply.

Additional Tips:

  • Keep your private key secure. Never share your private key with anyone.
  • Use strong passwords for your PGP keys.
  • Regularly update your PGP software to ensure it has the latest security patches.
  • By following these steps, you can securely send an encrypted message using your PGP public key. Remember, the security of PGP relies on the proper handling of public and private keys, so always practice good key management and security habits.
-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
Comment: User-ID: (main_key) <contact@444b.me>
Comment: Valid from: 11/12/2023 00:24
Comment: Type: 4,096-bit RSA (secret key available)
Comment: Usage: Signing, Encryption, Certifying User-IDs, SSH Authentication
Comment: Fingerprint: AA727D5DC223EEA73BA00E6CB00A734F2222923D


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-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

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