Torgeek
Encryption
- Select the text that you want to encrypt and copy it to the clipboard.
- right-click the Kleopatra icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- open the Clipboard menu.
- select Encrypt.
- Can you encrypt a file with a public key?
- How does PGP file encryption work?
- What is the most secure way to encrypt a file?
- Can you PGP encrypt a folder?
Can you encrypt a file with a public key?
Public-key encryption
Public keys are used for encryption. If someone wants to communicate sensitive information with you, you can send them your public key, which they can use to encrypt their messages or files before sending them to you. Private keys are used for decryption.
How does PGP file encryption work?
PGP uses a passphrase to encrypt your private key on your machine. Your private key is encrypted on your disk using a hash of your passphrase as the secret key. You use the passphrase to decrypt and use your private key. A passphrase should be hard for you to forget and difficult for others to guess.
What is the most secure way to encrypt a file?
With end-to-end encryption, only you can access your files because they're encrypted on your device using a password that only you know before being sent to the server. Think of it like locking your files inside a safety deposit box in the bank's vault.
Can you PGP encrypt a folder?
The PGP Encrypt File activity encrypts a file or an entire folder tree using a PGP key file that you've created.
