getting-started-with-gpg.md

Getting Started with gpg

If you're unfamiliar with gpg, please read the GNU Privacy Handbook . If you're too lazy or impatient to do so, you can get started quickly by:

1. Installing the appropriate gpg package for your OS if you don't already have one.

2. Running gpg --gen-key to create your key.

If you use this key for anything more than a few local tests, please:

1. Publish your public key so others can retrieve it. gpg --keyserver pool.sks-keyservers.net --send-keys <your-new-key-id>

2. Backup your private key. It's irretrievable if lost or corrupted.

3. Generate a revocation certificate. This allows you to invalidate a key if a malicious user gains access.

4. Read the GNU Privacy Handbook above.