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Boom: /* OpenPGP Zimlet Setup Guide */

2016-11-08T23:57:38Z

OpenPGP Zimlet Setup Guide

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	5. Right click on '''OpenPGP''' and select '''"Generate Key Pair"'''.		5. Right click on '''OpenPGP''' and select '''"Generate Key Pair"'''.

	[[File:Genkeypair.png]] ~~Replace with new image.~~		[[File:Genkeypair.png]]

	6. After generating your Key Pair, it will look similar to the message below:		6. After generating your Key Pair, it will look similar to the message below:

John: /* About Private Key Security */

2016-11-07T19:19:15Z

About Private Key Security

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	With that said, please note that the OpenPGP Zimlet does NOT store your private key on our servers. If you choose to "store" your private key, it will be stored <em>in your browser, <b>not on our servers</b></em>. It is stored with AES-256 encryption. If you choose to store the passphrase to your key, that passphrase can be stored either on our servers or in your browser's local storage. If you store your passphrase, it is potentially possible for somebody with access to your computer to acquire your unencrypted private key.		With that said, please note that the OpenPGP Zimlet does NOT store your private key on our servers. If you choose to "store" your private key, it will be stored <em>in your browser, <b>not on our servers</b></em>. It is stored with AES-256 encryption. If you choose to store the passphrase to your key, that passphrase can be stored either on our servers or in your browser's local storage. If you store your passphrase, it is potentially possible for somebody with access to your computer to acquire your unencrypted private key.

	You can also choose to store nothing, providing your private key manually every time you need to sign or encrypt a message.		You can also choose to store nothing, providing your private key and passphrase manually every time you need to sign or encrypt a message.

	We recommend storing your key, but not your passphrase, in your browser. This provides a good balance between security and convenience.		We recommend storing your key, but not your passphrase, in your browser. This provides a good balance between security and convenience.

John: /* How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP */

2016-11-07T19:09:38Z

How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP

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	===How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP===		===How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP===
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	1. ~~Begin composing~~ the body of your message followed by clicking '''"Encrypt Message"'''.		1. Compose the body of your message followed by clicking '''"Encrypt Message"'''.
	*<span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> '''All messages must have the body formatted in plain text'''.		*<span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> '''All messages must have the body formatted in plain text'''.

John: /* OpenPGP Zimlet Setup Guide */

2016-11-07T18:38:08Z

OpenPGP Zimlet Setup Guide

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	5. Right click on '''OpenPGP''' and select '''"Generate Key Pair"'''.		5. Right click on '''OpenPGP''' and select '''"Generate Key Pair"'''.

	[[File:Genkeypair.png]]		[[File:Genkeypair.png]] Replace with new image.

	6. After generating your Key Pair, it will look similar to the message below:		6. After generating your Key Pair, it will look similar to the message below:

John: /* Overview */

2016-11-07T18:29:58Z

Overview

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	By creating a message that is encrypted with the OpenPGP Zimlet, only recipients with a matching private key are able to decrypt and read your email. The OpenPGP Zimlet makes this process as simple as clicking a few buttons. After composing your email, you may click the "Encrypt Message" option.		By creating a message that is encrypted with the OpenPGP Zimlet, only recipients with a matching private key are able to decrypt and read your email. The OpenPGP Zimlet makes this process as simple as clicking a few buttons. After composing your email, you may click the "Encrypt Message" option.

	<span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> ~~Your message must be composed in~~ '''Plain Text''' ~~which~~ is ~~an option under the '''"Options~~"~~''' menu while you are composing your~~ message.		<span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> Only '''Plain Text''' in the message body is encrypted. This Zimlet automatically converts messages to plain text when you click "Encrypt message."

	[[File:Email-encryption-graphic.png]]		[[File:Email-encryption-graphic.png]]

John: /* How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP */

2016-11-07T16:58:57Z

How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP

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	2. Once you have finished, and have clicked '''"Encrypt Message"''' you will receive a confirmation window.		2. Once you have finished, and have clicked '''"Encrypt Message"''' you will receive a confirmation window.
	* <span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> If you are sending to multiple recipients, you will need to use CTRL+Left Click to select multiple addresses.		* <span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> If you are sending to multiple recipients, you will need to use CTRL+Left Click to select multiple addresses. Use CMD+click on Mac.

	[[File:Finishingmessage.png\|500px]]		[[File:Finishingmessage.png\|500px]]

John: /* How to Send and Receive Public Keys */

2016-11-07T16:51:31Z

How to Send and Receive Public Keys

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	[[File:Sendsomeonekey.png]]		[[File:Sendsomeonekey.png]]

	2. To receive a public key from someone, they will need to send you their key. You will receive an email with a message similar to the picture below:		2. To receive a public key from someone, they will commonly need to send you their key. You will receive an email with a message similar to the picture below:

	[[File:Receivedkey.png\|500px]]		[[File:Receivedkey.png\|500px]]


	===Auto Decrypt===		===Auto Decrypt===

Boom: /* How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP */

2016-11-04T23:30:00Z

How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP

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	2. Once you have finished, and have clicked '''"Encrypt Message"''' you will receive a confirmation window.		2. Once you have finished, and have clicked '''"Encrypt Message"''' you will receive a confirmation window.
			* <span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> If you are sending to multiple recipients, you will need to use CTRL+Left Click to select multiple addresses.

	[[File:Finishingmessage.png\|500px]]		[[File:Finishingmessage.png\|500px]]

Boom: /* How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP */

2016-11-04T23:28:19Z

How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP

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	[[File:Finishingmessage.png\|500px]]		[[File:Finishingmessage.png\|500px]]
			* <span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> It is important to add your attachments during this screen, or else they will not be encrypted.

	3. The body of your message will be encrypted and encoded as base64. You may now send the message to the desired recipients.		3. The body of your message will be encrypted and encoded as base64. You may now send the message to the desired recipients.

Boom: /* How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP */

2016-11-04T23:22:23Z

How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP

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	===How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP===		===How to Send Encrypted Messages with OpenPGP===
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	1. Begin composing your message~~, including attachments, and your intended recipients,~~ followed by clicking '''"Encrypt Message"'''.		1. Begin composing the body of your message followed by clicking '''"Encrypt Message"'''.
	*<span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> '''All messages must have the body formatted in plain text'''.		*<span style="color:red"> '''Note:''' </span> '''All messages must have the body formatted in plain text'''.