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GPG for n00bs

GPG for n00bs

Mac OS

# setup gpg
brew install gpg # alternatively, install GPGTools - https://gpgtools.org/
# import your friend's public key
gpg --recv-keys 55418814 --keyserver pgp.mit.edu
# encrypt your stuff
gpg --encrypt --output secretfile.txt.gpg --recipient 55418814 secretfile.txt
# mail it with love
echo -e "From: [email protected]\nTo: [email protected]\nSubject: Heres your secret file bruh" | cat - secretfile.txt.gpg | sendmail -it
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