Using GPG to encrypt files : Revoke

Using GPG to encrypt files : Revoke


1) To create (not issue) the key revocation certificate, enter





gpg --output revoke.asc --gen-revoke key_ID



gpg --output revoke.asc --gen-revoke 899AB9E6









Remember, you can use the




--fingerprint option


gpg --fingerprint student@fedora






with the gpg command to view the key ID number. 







2) Issue Revocation





gpg --import revocation_certificate_filename




gpg --import revoke.asc









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