How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

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What is the email encryption tool on cPanel? 

This interface allows you to create, manage, and store GnuPG keys. GnuPG keys use the public key approach for encryption. Programs using a GnuPG key encrypt outgoing messages using a public key. Only the intended recipient, who has a private key, will be able to decrypt the message.

How do I create a new GnuPG key?

To add a GnuPG key, click on "Encryption" located in the "Email" section of your cPanel interface.

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

Enter your information in the form provided for this purpose.

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

Select the key size, in bits, from the "Key Size" menu. The default size is 2048.

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

Finally, click on "Generate Key".

Note that it is imperative to use a secure password. As a result, it is preferable that it contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

It is recommended to choose an appropriate expiration date for your key. By default, the date is set to one year.

Once the key has been generated, you will be able to add it to other software or interfaces that require it, for example, an email client such as Outlook.

How do I import a GnuPG key? 

You have the option to import a GnuPG key by clicking the "import public GPG Key" button at the bottom of the page.

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

Paste your key into the field provided for this purpose and click the "Import" button.

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

How do I delete or display GnuPG keys? 

After adding a GnuPG key to your cPanel interface, you can delete it or display the public or private key.

Delete a key:

To delete a GnuPG key, locate the key concerned by your request. All keys are located at the bottom of the page.

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

Click on the "Delete GnuPG Key" tab located behind the one concerned.

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

Answer the question "Do you really want to delete this key?" by clicking "Yes".

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

Display a GnuPG key:

To display a GnuPG key, click on "Display" located behind the key concerned by your request.

How to use the GnuPG Encryption tool available on Panel?

Conclusion

You are now able to create, manage, and store a GnuPG key on your cPanel hosting plan. This key allows outgoing emails to be encrypted provided that recipients have the private key needed to read them.

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