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PGP Global Directory: FAQ

Following are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the PGP Global Directory.

Note: As part of the migration from PGP Keyserver to PGP Global Directory, users of PGP Keyserver will receive an email with instructions on how to switch to PGP Global directory. Click here for a screen shot of the email.

Overview

  • What is the PGP Global Directory?
  • Why would I want to put my public key on a keyserver?
  • Doesn't PGP Corporation already host a public keyserver?
  • Where can I get more information about PGP keys and keyservers?

How To

  • How do I add my public key to the PGP Global Directory?
  • How do I delete my key from the PGP Global Directory?

Technical

  • How does the PGP Global Directory differ from the previous keyserver at keyserver.pgp.com?
  • Does the PGP Global Directory do anything to my key when it posts it?

 Troubleshooting

  • I tried to upload my key to the PGP Global Directory, but I received an error message. What happened?
  • I forgot the passphrase to my PGP key. What should I do?

For complete questions and answers, please download the PGP Global Directory FAQ [PDF: 52KB].

Note: You will need to use Adobe Reader 5.x or higher to read the PDF. If you are experiencing problems reading PDFs using Internet Explorer, please read this Adobe Tech Note.

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Chris Leach, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), ACS

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