~/GPG CLI Quickstart Tutorial

Feb 15, 2023

This guide covers GPG basics for encryption and signing files using the command line.

Key Generation

To generate a new keypair, run:

`1`	`gpg --full-generate-key`

Follow prompts for key type, size, and your info.

Listing Keys

See all your keys:

`1`	`gpg --list-keys`

Exporting Public Key

Export your public key:

`1`	`gpg --armor --export your@email.com`

Encrypting Files

Encrypt a file for a recipient:

`1`	`gpg --recipient someone@email.com --encrypt file.txt`

Creates file.txt.gpg

Decrypting Files

Decrypt a file:

`1`	`gpg --decrypt file.txt.gpg > file.txt`

Signing Files

To sign a file:

`1`	`gpg --armor --sign file.txt`

Verifying Signatures

To verify a signature:

`1`	`gpg --verify file.txt.asc`