nix-config/help/gpg.md
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GPG, also known as the GNU Privacy Guard, is a free and open source implementation of the OpenPGP standard.

Creating Keys

  • Key: RSA and RSA
  • Keysize: 4096 bits
  • Valid for: 1y (1 year)

Encrypting Files

  • Encrypt with a password and output the results to : gpg -c <IN> -o <OUT>

Decrypting Files

  • Decrypt and output the results to : gpg -d <IN> -o <OUT>
  • Decrypt gpg <filename>