Managing PGP Key

You can create and import a PGP key for each organization.

Creating PGP Key

To create a PGP key, use the following steps:

1. Click the Organization tab.
2. Select an organization.
3. Click the PGP Keys tab.
4. Click Create PGP Key.
5. In the Key Name field, enter a unique name.
6. Confirm the Username/Email.
7. Select one of the following from the Algorithm list.
   • RSA(Recommended)
   • DSA / ELGAMAL
8. Select the key strength from the Key Strength list.
9. Enter a Pass Phrase. The pass phrase must be at least six characters long.
10. Confirm the Pass Phrase.
11. Optional: Set an expiration date. Using expiration dates is helpful if you lose the private key, as it will eventually expire instead of staying permanently in the key server.
12. Optional: Enter a description for the PGP Key.
13. Click Generate Key.

After clicking Generate Key, a window displays with options to download the private and public keys.

important

You should download both keys.

Importing PGP Key

To import a PGP key, use the following steps:

1. Click the Organization tab.
2. Click the PGP Keys tab.
3. Click Import Key.
4. Drag and drop a valid key into the window or import manually.
5. In the Key Name field, enter the key name.
6. The Public Key field is autofilled if you dragged and dropped a key in step 4. Otherwise, you must paste the public key.
7. Confirm the Username/Email.
8. Click Import.