GPG (GNU Privacy Guard): Part 3
Generate a GPG Key Pair, bruh.
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Generate a GPG Key Pair
Open a terminal window and run the following command to start the key generation process:
gpg --full-generate-keyYou will be asked to choose the type of key you want to create. Press “Enter” to select the default option, which is “RSA and RSA (default)”.
Choose the key size between 1024 and 4096 bits long, or press “Enter” to select the default size of 3072 bits.
Specify how long you want the key to be valid. Press “Enter” to select the default option, which is “0 = key does not expire”.
Enter your name and email address and an optional comment. These will be associated with your key and included in the key’s metadata. This will be followed by entering a passphrase to protect your private key. It is important to choose a strong, unique passphrase that you can remember.
Once you have completed these steps, GPG will generate your key pair and store it in your keyring. You can use the gpg --list-keys command to view your keys and the gpg --export command to export.
