Finding actual private key in EnigMail

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Finding actual private key in EnigMail

Postby cashmank » 24th Sep 2012 01:50

Hi,

I created my public/private key when installing EnigMail, and protected it via passphrase. I need to use my public and private key outside of EnigMail and am wondering how to find my actual private key. I've looked in the Key Management menu; there is my public key and a "subkey" that is different. Is the subkey my private key?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Finding actual private key in EnigMail

Postby patrick » 24th Sep 2012 07:17

The private key is not visible separately, as it cannot be used without the public key. However, if you export your public key, you will be asked if you also want to export your private key.
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