PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption is a method for securing your digital communications and data. It uses a pair of keys (public and private) to encrypt and decrypt messages, ensuring privacy and authenticity. You should use PGP encryption to protect sensitive information, emails, and files from unauthorized access.
PGP encryption works by using a recipient's public key to encrypt a message or file. The recipient then uses their private key to decrypt the content. This process ensures that only the intended recipient can read the message or access the file.
A PGP key pair consists of two mathematically related keys:
To send an encrypted message, you'll need the recipient's public key. Use your email client or encryption tool to select the recipient's key and encrypt your message. The recipient can then use their private key to decrypt and read your message.
Losing your private key means you permanently lose access to any data encrypted with it. If your key is compromised (stolen), you must revoke it immediately to tell the world it is no longer safe.
Important: You need a "Revocation Certificate" to do this. Our tool generates this certificate for you automatically. Be sure to save it safely alongside your private key.
While PGP encryption is highly secure, no method is entirely immune to risks. It's essential to follow best practices, keep your private key safe, and verify the identity of the people you communicate with.
You can verify a message by checking its digital signature. The sender "signs" the message using their private key. Your software then uses their public key to verify that signature. This proves the message actually came from them and hasn't been tampered with during transit.
Yes. This website uses client-side generation. This means the mathematical calculations to create your keys happen entirely inside your web browser. Your private key is never sent to our servers, and we never see it.