diff --git a/articles/guides/GPG/GPG.html.md b/articles/guides/GPG/GPG.html.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09071d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/guides/GPG/GPG.html.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +# Quick GPG guide + +Note: If gpg2 gives you error about invalid/unknown/etc. command, use gpg instead. + +## What do you need:? + +### Linux (Debian based distributions) + +You need at least package gnupg, but I recommend installing packages +icedove enigmail pinentry pinentry-curses pinentry-gtk2 pinentry-qt4 signing-party and gnupg2. + +> # aptitude install gnupg gnupg2 icedove enigmail pinentry-curses pinentry-gtk2 pinentry-qt4 signing-party gnupg2 + +### Mac OS X + +You need at least GPG-tools, but I also recommend you to install Thunderbird and Enigmail. + +### Windows + +You need at least GPG4Win, but I recommend installing Thunderbird and Enigmail too. + +### Step 1 + +This depends are you generating a new key or importing old key. + +#### Step 1: Generating a new key + +Open terminal (or cmd.exe if you are using Windows) and run + +> gpg2 --gen-key + +Notes: + +1. When you are asked for key size, enter the maximum size. + +2. When you are asked for email address, leave it empty. We will add it later.