Creating a PGP System Key

To create a PGP system key, complete the following steps.

Procedure

1. Go to Management > PGP Keys > System Keys > Create PGP Key.

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

   Field	Instruction
   Description	Set to a unique description.
   Pass Phrase	Enter a secure pass phrase.
   Key Size	Select a key size of 2048 or greater.
   Key Type	Use DSA and ElGamal if not using FIPS 140 mode. Use RSA key pair if using FIPS 140 mode.
   Hashing Algorithm	Recommend using SHA-256 or SHA-384.
   Set as Default Key	Select the checkbox to set this key as the default PGP.
   Real Name	Defines a name to be associated with the key.
   Email Address	Enter an email address.

3. Click the Create Key button to create a new PGP system key with the given details.

Extracting the PGP Public Key

To extract the PGP public key, complete the following steps.

Procedure

1. Go to Management > PGP Keys > System Keys > Manage PGP Keys.

2. Click the Description of the key that you just created.

3. Click the PGP Keys tab.

4. Copy the public key from the public key text area.

   PGP public keys usually look like the following:

   -----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
   . . . . . . pgp public key data. . . . . .
   -----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

5. Email this key to the transfer partner. Since this is a public key, it does not contain secure information.

   Note: This key does not contain secure information. However, you can use it to encrypt a file that only your PGP system key can decrypt. You must sign files and verify the required signatures, which ensures that a file is encrypted by the correct partner.