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- How do I transfer my gpg key to a new computer?
- Should I use the same gpg key on multiple computers?
- How do I export my encryption key?
- How do I transfer everything from my old PC to my new PC?
- Where is my GPG public key stored?
- How do I export my public key from GPG keychain?
- Is a GPG key an SSH key?
How do I transfer my gpg key to a new computer?
Copy All GnuPG Data
It's ideal for backup, or for moving to a new computer. Simply copy all the contents of your GnuPG data directory, which would be as follows: Windows: C:/Documents and Settings/username/application Data/GnuPG. Unix/Linux/Mac: ~/.
Should I use the same gpg key on multiple computers?
The fundamental use case is encrypting/decrypting email managed by an IMAP service, so all devices need the same private key for decryption.
How do I export my encryption key?
Exporting an Encryption Key
The system stores the encryption key used by the current server instance to a file on your computer or network. In client, search for and open the Data Encryption Management page. Choose Export Encryption Key. On the message about saving the encryption key, choose Yes.
How do I transfer everything from my old PC to my new PC?
Use an external hard drive to transfer your data
All you have to do is plug your hard drive into your old PC, move your files and folders from your old PC onto the drive, then plug it into your new PC and reverse the transfer process.
Where is my GPG public key stored?
Your keys are stored in a directory called “. gnupg” in your home directory. This directory will also store the public keys of anyone that has sent encrypted files to you.
How do I export my public key from GPG keychain?
To export your public key, select your key in GPG Keychain Access and then click Export in the menu. Do not select “Allow secret key export”; your secret key should never be given to anybody. Click save to export your public key as an asc file.
Is a GPG key an SSH key?
As SSH/GPG keys are used to authenticate and establish an encrypted communication channel between a client and a remote. So there is a need of creating and adding them to your GitHub account to make it secure and easy in pushing locally etc.
