PGP Key HOWTO

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Step 1. Generate a key 

gpg --gen-key

Step 2. List the keys 

gpg --list-keys

Step 3. Add a photo < 288x240 recommended since it's incorporated in the key. The bigger the key, the longer time encrypting/decrypting 

gpg --edit-key KEY
addphoto
save

Step 4. Generate a revocation certificate 

gpg --edit-key KEY
addrevoker

Step 5. Export your certificate 

gpg --armor --output dexter.asc --export KEY

Step 6. Submit your key to http://keyserver.pgp.com/vkd/GetWelcomeScreen.event

Step 7. Activate it

Step 8. Download and Import their key 

gpg --import keyserver2.pgp.comGlobalDirectoryKey.asc

Step 9. Sign it with your key and mark it as trusted 

gpg --edit-key CA57AD7C
sign
trust
save
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