Actions on PGP keys

  1. Click a PGP key to select it from the list.
    A Toolbar is displayed.

    Hint: To deselect the key, press CTRL and click the selected key at the same time.

  2. Depending on the status of the PGP key, some of these buttons are available:
    • Export public key

      The public key is exported to the output file in an ASCII-armored format with the name

      <Name>-public.asc

    • Use for signature

      A private key is used to sign all outgoing messages. The selected key is marked with an icon to indicate that it is used for signature.

    • Activate / Deactivate

      Changes the state of the PGP key. A deactivated key cannot be used to decrypt incoming messages or sign messages.

    • Delete

      You can delete a deactivated PGP key pair.