using gpg

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Create a new key

• gpg --gen-key
• gpg --export --armor <email for new key> > ~/Desktop/my-pubkey.asc

Import a friend's key

gpg --recv-key <key id>

Encrpyt a message with a friend's key

• gpg --encrypt --armor -r <friend's email>
• Use the key... y
• Draft the message
• Hit return to get to a new line
• CTRL-D

Decrypt a received message (encrypted with your key)

• gpg --decrypt --armor
• paste the encrypted message
• Enter your password for the key
• CTRL-D to view the decrypted message

Optionals

Upload it to MIT's server

• Visit (https://pgp.mit.edu/)[https://pgp.mit.edu/]
• Paste your armored key in the box