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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

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