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10.3 Exporting the Public Key
After generating your key pair, make the public key available to other users. This enables
them to use it to encrypt or sign the messages or files they send you. To make the public
key available for others, select Keys > Export Public Key(s). The dialog that opens offers
four options:
Email
Your public key is sent to a recipient of your choice by e-mail. If you activate this
option and confirm with OK, the dialog for creating a new e-mail message with
KMail appears. Enter the recipient and click Send. The recipient receives your key
and can then send you encrypted contents.
Clipboard
You can place your public key here before continuing to process it.
Default Key Server
To make your public key available to a wide audience, export it to one of the key
servers on the Internet. For more information, refer to
Server Dialog"
File
If you prefer to distribute your key as a file on a data medium instead of sending
it by e-mail, click this option, confirm or change the file path and name, and click
OK.
10.4 Importing Keys
If you receive a key in a file (for example, as an e-mail attachment), integrate it in your
key ring with Import Key and use it for encrypted communication with the sender. The
procedure is similar to the procedure for exporting keys already described.
10.4.1 Signing Keys
Keys can be signed like every other file to guarantee their authenticity and integrity. If
you are absolutely sure an imported key belongs to the individual specified as the
owner, express your trust in the authenticity of the key with your signature.
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