Using GnuPG - First Steps

• Generating Your First Key Pair

• $gpg --gen-key

• Specify the type of key desired (encryption, signing or both).

• Specify the size of key desired (1024-bit, 2048-bit, etc.).

• Enter an experation date for the key if desired.

• Enter your name, email address and an optional comment.

• Enter your chosen passphrase.