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[Export GPG Private Key] #gpg #private #key #export #backup
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Export GPG Private Key.bash
# reference:
# man gpg
KEY_ID=$(gpg --list-keys Pass | head -n 2 | tail -n 1 | cut -d ' ' -f 7)
gpg --list-secret-keys Pass
gpg --export-secret-keys <KEY_ID> > private.key
gpg --armor --export-secret-keys <KEY_ID> > private.key.asc
gpg --output fullbackup.pgp --armor --export-secret-keys --export-options export-backup Pass
# if you're not comfortable with the security of your chose passphrase
# then consider making a paper backup which can be stored in a fireproof safe
# https://www.jabberwocky.com/software/paperkey/
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