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offline - Added section on exporting keys

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gpg -d file.txt.gpg
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## Set Trust Levels
Here are common trust levels for basic use:
@@ -190,3 +191,28 @@ Perform the following steps to change the trust level for a key.
4. Type the number for the desired trust level and press [ENTER].
5. Type `quit` to exit.
## Export Keys
If you need to back up your keys, export them as follows.
### Export Public Key
To export your public key for distribution, run the command below.
Replace EMAIL with the email address attached to the key. This file can
be shared with your community.
gpg --export -a EMAIL > public.asc
### Export Private Key
WARNING: DO NOT SHARE THIS KEY WITH ANYONE.
gpg --export-secret-keys -a EMAIL > private.asc
Restrict permissions to read-only for your user:
chmod 400 private.asc
Store this file securely and be careful when moving it between systems.