Key Management

Key Manager - Other People's Keys Tab

Keys to encrypt files for other people, or to verify files signed by other people with a self-signed key (i.e. generated by FAOPGP Key Manager) are shown in this tab. If someone else's key is not shown in this tab you will not be able to encrypt files for them.

You can import and delete other people's keys and edit their associated notes. Please also refer to 'Key Manager, General Dialog Usage' for these operations. Information specific to this tab is given below.

NOTE: You CANNOT generate keys for other people in order to send them encrypted files.  They must generate a key in FAOPGP on their computer, export it, and send it to you.  You can then import it into Key Manager.  Once you have imported it, it will be shown in this tab and available for use in FAOPGP.


Importing Keys
You need to import other peoples keys into Key Manager so you can encrypt files for them (that only they can access) or verify files that they have signed with a self-signed key.


Deleting Keys
If a person tells you their key has been compromised or withdrawn then you should delete it from here as soon as possible.

NOTE: Make sure that information you are given about the status of keys is correct before deleting keys - do not believe information coming from a source you cannot verify. You may want to back up your keystore before you delete any keys.  See Keystore Logon & Security.