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PGP for Beginners

Last updated: 2026-05-05

PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is an encryption program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication. It is the gold standard for secure, private communication between two parties who don't necessarily trust the medium they're using.

How it works:

PGP uses a "key pair" system:

  • Public Key: This is like your home address. You give it to everyone so they can send you encrypted letters.
  • Private Key: This is the key to your front door. You NEVER share this. It's the only thing that can unlock the letters sent to your Public Key.

Getting Started:

To use PGP, you need software to manage your keys:

OpSec Note: When we deliver a product "PGP Encrypted", we encrypt your account data with the Public Key you provide. Only you, with your Private Key, can see what's inside.