{% load staticfiles %} If you do not have an existing OpenPGP key, you will need to generate one.

Generating your key in Ubuntu

Command Line

Open a terminal and enter:

gpg --gen-key

Follow the prompts to generate your key.

We recommend the following settings: (RSA, 4096 key size)

Desktop

The easiest way to generate a new OpenPGP key in Ubuntu is to use Seahorse, also known as the Passwords and Keys tool.

  1. Open Seahorse (Passwords and Keys).
  2. Select File > New, select PGP Key and then follow the on-screen instructions.
    Generate a new OpenPGP key.

Now you'll see your new key listed in the Passwords and Keys. Please note it may take some time for your new key to appear.