Aruna Sankaranarayanan
aruna.evam@gmail.com 2013
Export your public and private PGP keys to store them in keyfiles.
Fran Diéguez
frandieguez@gnome.org 2021

# Export PGP keys

Export the contents of your PGP keys and store them in keyfiles, to have a backup of your keys or to share your public key with someone.

# To export your public PGP key:

Select the GnuPG keys keyring from the left side panel.

Select the Personal PGP key that has to be exported, from the list.

Right-click on the key and select Export….

To store the keys in the ASCII format, select Armored PGP keys from the menu at the bottom of the export window

Choose a location for your keyfile, and press Export to finish.

# To export your private PGP key:

Select the GnuPG keys keyring from the left side panel.

Select the Personal PGP key that has to be exported, from the list.

Right click on the selected key and select Properties Details.

Press the Export to file button.

Select Export secret key.

Choose a location for your keyfile, and press Export to finish.