Configuring the Public Key: Client Sends or Receives PGP-Encrypted Data With Target Server

Before we configure the server to support PGP, we must associate the PGP public key of the target server with the server definition.

Note: To apply a PGP public key to a server definition, ensure that Server > PGP Information > PGP Enabled checkbox is selected.

The server PGP public key is used for the following purposes:

  • To verify the signature of the target server that encrypted the file

  • To encrypt data sent to the target server

To configure the public key, complete the following steps.

    Procedure
  1. Go to Management > PGP Keys > Public Keys > Add PGP Key.

  2. Enter the required information described in the table below:

    Field Instruction
    Apply Key to Select server.
    Select Server Select the target server that initiates the transfer.
    Status Set to Enabled.
    Set as Default Key

    Sets key that is used to encrypt data.

    PGP Text Box

    Enter the PGP public key in the text box.

  3. Click Continue to configure the public key to the target server.

    Note: Click OK or Continue as needed until the key is added.

Only PGP-related parameters are discussed in the following four use cases:

Let's assume that the transfer and server definitions have already been created.