Create PGP Key

1. Click the Organization tab.

2. Select an organization.

3. Click on the PGP Keys tab.

4. Click the + Create PGP KEY button.

5. Enter the Key Name * in the key name field.

6. Confirm the Username/Email *.

7. Select the Algorithm * from the drop-down list.

8. Select the Key Strength * from the drop-down list.

9. Enter a Pass Phrase *.

10. Confirm the Pass Phrase *.

11. Set an expiration date.

12. Enter a description for the PGP Key.

13. Click Generate Key.

Key Name: Unique name for tracking and file name generation.

Username or Email: PGP keys require user identification.

Algorithm: Asymmetric key encryption algorithm.

Key Strength: Length of the asymmetric key which is used to encrypt the symmetric key (256 bit) used for encryption of file content.

Pass Phrase: Private key protection (at least six characters).

Expiration Date: The expiration date might help in the case you lose the private key. (Keys will eventually expire instead of staying permanently in the key server).

Description: Enter a description for the PGP Key.

After clicking Generate Key, a window will appear with buttons to download the private and public keys.