This submenu is called up from OpenPGP Public Keys.
Sections on this page:
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This section shows information about the owner of the OpenPGP key.
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Displays the unique ID of the OpenPGP key. |
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As a rule, the name and email address of the key holder are displayed. |
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Displays the unique key ID of the OpenPGP key. |
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Displays the unique key ID of the sub key. |
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Hash of the key. This is used to compare the key with the owner to determine that the key was not exchanged on the way from the owner to the communication partner - for example by a man-in-the-middle attack. |
Shows the validity of the certificate.
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Issue date of the certificate |
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Expiration date of the certificate |
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Specifies the key algorithm, for example RSA or DSS/SH. |
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Specifies the key length |
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Displays the key capabilities (e.g. encrypt, sign, certify). |
(new in 12.1.4)
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Displays the key type (primary key / subkey) for each unique Key ID. |
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Specifies the key algorithm, for example ECC, RSA or DSS/SH. |
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Specifies the key length |
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Displays the key capabilities (e.g. encrypt, sign, certify). |
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Displays the issue date of the key. |
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Displays the expiry date of the key. |
Section Valid e-mail addresses
In this section, you can specify alternative email addresses for which the key is also available.
Thus, the key primarily created for
john.doe@mycompany.tld
could also be used for the alternative email addresses
j.doe@mycompany.tld
doe@mycompany.tld
After saving via Save addresses, an additional input field is displayed.
Displays the intended purpose of the certificate, taking only the purposes from the following table into account.
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Specifies whether this key is to be used for encrypting to the email address from the User ID (Identification) and/or to the email address(es) entered under Valid e-mail addresses.
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Click on Save usage to save changes.
Here, you can enter a personal comment about the OpenPGP Key, for example why the corresponding trust position was granted.
Click on Save comment to save this comment.
Click on the Download public key button to save the public key in text format as an asc file.
Click on the Delete button to remove the OpenPGP Public Key from the appliance.