Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: PGP Key Recovery

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Beans
    26

    Question PGP Key Recovery

    I updated to 9.10 not to long ago from 8.10 but before I upgraded I backed up my entire home directory. In my previous installation I had created a PGP Encryption Key in the Passwords and Keys application. Is there anyway to recover it from my old home folder?

    Id also like to know where they are stored for future reference, unless they have to be exported.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Beans
    4,628
    Distro
    Kubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish

    Re: PGP Key Recovery

    Go into your backup and find the .gnupg/ directory. Copy that into your new home directory. That also answers your second question.
    Blog | Ubuntu User #15350 | Zsh FTW | Ubuntu Security | Nothing to hide?
    AMD Phenom II X6 1075T @ 3GHz, Nvidia GTX 650, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1 X 1TB, 2 X 3TB HDD
    Please don't request support via PM


  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Beans
    26

    Re: PGP Key Recovery

    Thank you that definently worked! I had to unlock the file using
    Code:
    pgp filename
    I appreciate the help

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •