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Using GPG encryption on Linux

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List Keys

gpg --list-keys

Import Key

gpg --import private.key

Config file

# ~/.gnupg/gpg.conf:

default-key {KEY-ID}
default-recipient-self

Encrypt/Decrypt File

This encrypts the file using default key (default recipient):

gpg -e filename

This decrypts it back:

gpg -d filename.gpg > filename

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