These keys are used by you to decrypt files that only you can access and to digitally sign files.
From this dialog you can generate, import, delete and export your own keys and edit their associated notes. Please also see 'Key Manager, General Dialog Usage'. Information specific to this tab is given below.
Default Key
The first of your own keys added to Key Manager is displayed as bold indicating that it is the 'Default Key'. When you encrypt files for others FAOPGP also encrypts the files using your 'Default Key' so that you can always decrypt them too. If you have more than one key you can choose which one to make the default by right-clicking on a key and selecting 'Set as Default Key' from the menu.
Adding Keys
You can generate or import keys. Keys that are generated or imported can be used for both encryption and signing of files.
Exporting Keys
You need to export keys if you want someone to encrypt files (that only you are authorized to access) or you have signed files with a key generated in Key Manager and you want a recipient to verify them automatically - see self-signed keys for more information. If you have signed files with a key issued by a Trusted Authority then you do not need to export that key as FAOPGP automatically checks it against the list of Trusted Authorities. You may also want to export your private key for use in another application or for backup purposes.
Deleting Keys
You may want to delete a key if you know it has been compromised, is no longer used, or is out of date. Once you delete one of your own keys it cannot be recovered and any files encrypted with it will no longer be accessible.
Before deleting any of your keys make sure you have backed up your keystore.